Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $345 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,146,138); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Realme GT 8
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, 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 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $350 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $5. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $5 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.