Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Realme GT7
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $345 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 1,146,138); the Realme GT7 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Realme GT7
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $420
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 206g vs 229g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, 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 SE (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $420 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $75. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $75 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (84/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (90/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.