Huawei nova Y74 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova Y74 leads — 24/100 vs 7/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei nova Y74 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Huawei nova Y74 scores 17 points higher (24/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (24/100 vs 2/100). 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 ZTE Blade A7 Prime (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (24/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 165 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- 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 ZTE Blade A7 Prime (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (24/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (53/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (93/100 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 ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova Y74 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova Y74 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.