Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Realme Neo7
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,549,313 vs 1,146,138); the Realme Neo7 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Realme Neo7
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2549313 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7315 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 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 Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2549313 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 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 Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 SE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Realme Neo7?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Realme Neo7?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.