This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Meizu X8 and HUAWEI nova Y74 smartphones.
The Meizu X8 features a more compact 6.15-inch display, 3,210mAh battery, dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 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 | 6.15-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2220 Pixels 401 ppi) with 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Glass, Rounded Corners and Notch | 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1604 Pixels, 264 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate, 850nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 151.2 x 74.6 x 7.8 mm | 166.05 x 76.58 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 210 g |
| Build | Metal Frame with Glossy Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance; 1.8-meter drop protection | |
| Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
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HUAWEI nova Y74 The HUAWEI nova Y74 has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the Meizu X8 has better build materials and is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Kirin chipset (unspecified) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 360 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 360 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
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| GPU | Adreno 616 | unspecified |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo with Flyme UI | EMUI 12 |
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Meizu X8
The Meizu X8 has better performance, although the HUAWEI nova Y74 has a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture) 5MP Depth Sensor -Autofocus and Dual-tone LED Flash |
50 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) LED Flash Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
20 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
Based on the specs, HUAWEI nova Y74 has a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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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 | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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HUAWEI nova Y74
The HUAWEI nova Y74 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | No | 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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Meizu X8
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3210 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 6620 mAh (Non-removable) |
| 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 | ₱16,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱15,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 7, 2019 | July 8, 2026 |
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