This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the ASUS Zenfone 5Q and HUAWEI nova Y74 smartphones.
The ASUS Zenfone 5Q features a more compact 6-inch display, 3,300mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova Y74 features a larger 6.67-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,620mAh battery, 40W fast charging and IP64 dust & water resistance. The two phones have similar prices.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.0-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2160 Pixels 402 ppi) with 18:9 Aspect Ratio | 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1604 Pixels, 264 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate, 850nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 166.05 x 76.58 x 8.32 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 210 g |
| Build | Metal and Glass | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance; 1.8-meter drop protection | |
| Colors | Black, White and Red | Black, Blue |
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HUAWEI nova Y74 The HUAWEI nova Y74 has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the ASUS Zenfone 5Q has better build materials and is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Kirin chipset (unspecified) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU @ 2.2GHz & @ 1.8GHz |
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| GPU | Adreno 508 | unspecified |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 400GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo with ZenUI 5.0 | EMUI 12 |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
The HUAWEI nova Y74 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 16.0 Megapixels (Dual Camera) Autofocus LED Flash f/2.2 Aperture and EIS |
50 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) LED Flash Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
20.0 Megapixels with Soft LED Flash - Dual Camera with EIS |
8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
HUAWEI nova Y74 has a slight camera advantage with a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. Meanwhile, ASUS Zenfone 5Q offers better camera stabilization. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer X Button (customizable shortcut) |
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ASUS Zenfone 5Q
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3300 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 6620 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
5V/2A Charging |
40W Fast charging (53% in 30 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
The HUAWEI nova Y74 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱16,995.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱15,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 26, 2018 | July 8, 2026 |
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