Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 682,743); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 207g vs 232g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (83/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.