Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $545 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 76/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,177,196).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Realme GT 8
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $545
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 4 points higher (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 72/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; 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 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $350 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- 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 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $195. Realme GT 8 was $195 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT 8?
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 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.