Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme GT7
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $499 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 682,743); the Realme GT7 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme GT7
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Realme GT7 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (84/100 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (90/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.