Huawei nova Y74 vs Xiaomi 17
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6620); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 42/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y74
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (87/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.