Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 682,743); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme GT 8
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 232g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (100/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $499 | $350 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (100/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max 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.