Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Realme GT7
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $545 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 1,177,196).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Realme GT7
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $545
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 72/100, Realme GT7 — 90/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $420 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $125. Realme GT7 was $125 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (84/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (94/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.