Huawei Nova 16z vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Huawei Nova 16z (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 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Realme GT7 (China)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Price | $370 | — |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Huawei Nova 16z 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 16z (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the Huawei Nova 16z by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.