Huawei nova Y74 vs Samsung Galaxy A04
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 19/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 5 points higher (24/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 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 A04 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $135 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 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 A04 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (53/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (60/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.