Honor GT Pro vs Huawei nova 3
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 32/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Huawei nova 3
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 212g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Huawei nova 3, the Honor GT Pro scores 51 points higher (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (70/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Huawei nova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Huawei nova 3 by 596.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (92/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (70/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 51 points (83/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.