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).
Huawei nova Y74
Vivo Y23
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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.
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.