Huawei Nova 16z vs Realme GT7
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $370 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,496,976 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Realme GT7
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2496976 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 68/100, 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 16z (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2496976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $420 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei Nova 16z was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (84/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (61/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Realme GT7?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.