Huawei nova Y74 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads — 61/100 vs 42/100 (a 19-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 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G scores 19 points higher (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (70/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (63/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (57/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.