Huawei nova 9 SE vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 209g).
Huawei nova 9 SE
Realme GT 8
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 209g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (98/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 41 points (80/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.