Huawei nova Y74 vs Tecno Spark 50 4G
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Tecno Spark 50 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $245 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 50 4G leads — 39/100 vs 35/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 50 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6620); the Tecno Spark 50 4G is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Tecno Spark 50 4G
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 50 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6620 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $245
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Tecno Spark 50 4G, the Tecno Spark 50 4G scores 4 points higher (39/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Tecno Spark 50 4G — 56/100; 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 Spark 50 4G is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 50 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Spark 50 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 4G and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Tecno Spark 50 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 167.8×79.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 50 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Tecno Spark 50 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 50 4G leads Huawei nova Y74 by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $106. Tecno Spark 50 4G was $106 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 50 4G is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 50 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Spark 50 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 4G and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Tecno Spark 50 4G edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Tecno Spark 50 4G — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
The Tecno Spark 50 4G leads on performance (30/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Tecno Spark 50 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 50 4G (55/100 vs 43/100).