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Huawei Nova Y74 - Reviews and Specs

Huawei Nova Y74
This article compiles reviews and key specifications for the Huawei Nova Y74, a budget smartphone focused on battery life and everyday reliability. It examines the device’s 90 Hz display, 8 GB of memory, storage options, cameras, connectivity, and HarmonyOS platform.

Pros

+ Large 6,620 mAh battery
+ Smooth 90 Hz display
+ Generous 8 GB memory
+ Up to 256 GB storage
+ 50 MP primary camera

Cons

- Low-resolution 720p display
- Older Wi-Fi 4 standard
- No 5G connectivity
- Heavy 210-gram design
- Processor remains unspecified

The Huawei Nova Y74 is a budget-oriented smartphone running Huawei HarmonyOS. It features a 6.67-inch IPS touchscreen with a 1604 x 720 resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate. The device includes 8 GB of memory and either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. Its 6,620 mAh battery supports USB-C Power Delivery and emphasizes long operating times. Photography hardware consists of a 50 MP primary camera and an 8 MP secondary camera. Connectivity includes LTE, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a fingerprint reader, although processor details and 5G support are absent.

Specifications

Huawei Nova Y74 (Nova Y Series)
Processor
unknown
Graphics adapter
unknown
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.67 inch 20:9, 1604 x 720 pixel 264 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 166.1 x 76.6 ( = 0.33 x 6.54 x 3.02 in)
Battery
6620 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Huawei HarmonyOS
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
210 g ( = 7.41 oz / 0.46 pounds)
Links
Huawei homepage

 

Price comparison

Reviews for the Huawei Nova Y74

Обзор Huawei nova Y74: бюджетник, живучий во всех смыслах
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2026
Обзор смартфона HUAWEI nova Y74: сбалансированный и надежный
Source: Zoom RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2026

Comment

unknown:

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


unknown: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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