Huawei nova Y74 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 42/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 50
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 210g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 14 points higher (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 44 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 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 210 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (67/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (51/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y74 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.