Huawei nova Y74 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 24/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 226g).
Huawei nova Y74
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 58 points higher (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (93/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (93/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (72/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (37/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 58 points (82/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.