Huawei nova Y74 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 24/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Huawei nova Y74
ZTE Blade V50
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 8 points higher (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y74 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | $351 |
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 and the Huawei nova Y74 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y74 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (53/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (77/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 edges out the Huawei nova Y74 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.