Huawei Nova 16z vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $370 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Realme GT 8
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $370
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Price | $370 | $350 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.