Huawei Nova 15 vs Realme GT7
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, 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 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 1,033,121).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Realme GT7
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 57.2% 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (84/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (61/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (70/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.