Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme C100 4G
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme C100 4G
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 219g vs 232g
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme C100 4G, the Huawei Nova 15 Max scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (26/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme C100 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (26/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme C100 4G?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max edges out the Realme C100 4G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme C100 4G?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Realme C100 4G — 30/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme C100 4G?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.