Huawei nova 9 vs Realme GT 7 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT 7 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $800. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Realme GT 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,111,924 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 222g).
Huawei nova 9
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Lighter: 175g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $800
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3111924 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Higher value score: 64/100 vs 30/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme GT 7 Pro, the Realme GT 7 Pro scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (64/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme GT 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3111924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $800 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme GT 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 7 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $301. Huawei nova 9 was $301 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 7 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (64/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT 7 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Realme GT 7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme GT 7 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.