Huawei nova Y74 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $245 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 35/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $300
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 70W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 30 points higher (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y74 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Huawei nova Y74 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (70/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (72/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 30 points (65/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.