Huawei nova Y74 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova Y74 (2026) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $245 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6620); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $840
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei nova Y74 — 20/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y74 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova Y74 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $595. Huawei nova Y74 was $595 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.