Huawei Nova 15 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 62/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 28 points higher (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100; 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Nova 15 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (84/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 28 points (90/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.