Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Realme GT 7 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme GT 7 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $545 and $800. Both devices score the same overall rating of 76/100. Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,111,924 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $800
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3111924 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT 7 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 76/100. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 72/100, Realme GT 7 Pro — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT 7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Realme GT 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3111924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $800 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Realme GT 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 7 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $255. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $255 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT 7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
Both devices scored 76/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme GT 7 Pro.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Realme GT 7 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.