Huawei nova Y74 vs ZTE Axon 30S
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 42/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 12 points higher (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (57/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.