Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme 15
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Realme 15 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+; launch prices were $499 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15 leads — 62/100 vs 52/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Realme 15 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 808,658); the Realme 15 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme 15
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Realme 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2399
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $499
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme 15, the Realme 15 scores 10 points higher (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 leads (80/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 26/100, Realme 15 — 74/100; 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 Realme 15 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $249 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 15 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Realme 15 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 15 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15 is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (80/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme 15?
The Realme 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme 15 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme 15?
The Realme 15 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme 15?
The Realme 15 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.