Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Realme Neo8
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $429
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, Realme Neo8 — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $429 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 64.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $84. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $84 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 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 Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.