Huawei nova Y74 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $245 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 35/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 343,622); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $450
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 70W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 38 points higher (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Huawei nova Y74 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Huawei nova Y74 was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (70/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.