Huawei nova 11 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 55/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 209g).
Huawei nova 11
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 168g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $350
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 25 points higher (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 50/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $350 |
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei nova 11 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Huawei nova 11 was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 25 points (80/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.