Huawei nova Y74 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 5/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Huawei nova Y74
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 19 points higher (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | — | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- 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 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (53/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 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 Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.