Huawei nova Y74 vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 13/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.
Huawei nova Y74
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 11 points higher (24/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (55/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A03s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A03s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.