Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $545 and $650. 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 GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Realme GT7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $650
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 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 GT7 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 76/100. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 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 GT7 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 GT7 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 GT7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 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 GT7 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Realme GT7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 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 | $650 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Realme GT7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $105. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $105 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 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 GT7 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 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 GT7 Pro (58/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT7 Pro?
Both devices scored 76/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme GT7 Pro.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Realme GT7 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT7 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 GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.