Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Nova 15 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 181g vs 232g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Huawei Nova 15 Max scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 181 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (73/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max edges out the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.