Huawei nova Y74 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 24/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Huawei nova Y74
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 51 points higher (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (86/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 51 points (75/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.