Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme GT7 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme GT7 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $650
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Lighter: 222g vs 232g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme GT7 Pro, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100; 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 GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT7 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme GT7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3125854 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| 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 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme GT7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT7 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT7 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.