Honor GT Pro vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A; launch prices were $485 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 51/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 682,743); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Huawei Nova 15 Max
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor GT Pro scores 32 points higher (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Huawei Nova 15 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 380.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $14. Honor GT Pro was $14 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.