Huawei nova Y74 vs Xiaomi 11i
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Xiaomi 11i (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 24/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Huawei nova Y74
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5160 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 210g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 10 points higher (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (41/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (41/100 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 Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.