Huawei nova 9 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4300); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 203g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 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 | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Huawei nova 9 by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (72/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.