Huawei Nova 15 vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,033,121).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 209g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, Realme GT 8 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.