Huawei nova Y74 vs Vivo Y23

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Vivo Y23 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 20/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 210g).

The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Vivo Y23 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 50
Battery 12
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 210g

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Vivo Y23, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 4 points higher (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (50/100 vs 24/100). 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 Vivo Y23 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS EMUI 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 850 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Vivo Y23 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (50/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (53/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (76/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Vivo Y23?

The Huawei nova Y74 edges out the Vivo Y23 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Vivo Y23?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo Y23 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Vivo Y23?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.