Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 682,743); the Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 232g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (89/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.