Huawei nova Y74 vs Tecno Pop 5X
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 9/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 15 points higher (24/100 vs 9/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
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 Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (53/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.