This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Xiaomi Mi 9T and HUAWEI nova Y74 smartphones.
The Xiaomi Mi 9T features a 6.39-inch display, 2x optical zoom, 4,000mAh battery, 18W charging rate and triple-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova Y74 features a slightly 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.
| Specs | Xiaomi Mi 9T | HUAWEI nova Y74 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 403 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 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 | 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm | 166.05 x 76.58 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 210 g |
| Build | Glass with Metal Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance; 1.8-meter drop protection | |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Red Flame and Glacier Blue | Black, Blue |
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HUAWEI nova Y74 The HUAWEI nova Y74 has a larger display. It is also more durable, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T has better build materials and is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Kirin chipset (unspecified) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 470 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 470 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
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| GPU | Adreno 618 | unspecified |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10 | 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 | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PDAF) 13MP Ultra-wide (f/2.4 Aperture, 124.8º Field of View) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, 2x Optical Zoom) -Dual LED Flash -Night Mode, 4K Video Recording & AI Scene Recognition |
50 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) LED Flash Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
20 Megapixels Motorized Pop-up Camera (f/2.2 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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Xiaomi Mi 9T
Xiaomi Mi 9T has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 2x optical zoom and a wider 125° ultrawide 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 | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO & BeiDuo | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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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 | Hi-Fi Audio | 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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Xiaomi Mi 9T
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Fi audio, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6620 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast 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 | ₱15,990.00 - Official price of 64GB version in the Philippines ₱17,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines |
₱15,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 2019 | July 8, 2026 |
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