Huawei nova Y74 vs Tecno Pova Curve

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 24/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).

The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 13 points higher (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2436
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS EMUI 12 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 210 g 189 g
Price $219
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (63/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.