Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Realme GT 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 218g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (98/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.