Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,146,138); the Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Realme GT7 (China)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 229g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme GT7 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.