Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,146,138); the Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $599
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 207g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $599 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $254. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $254 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.