Huawei nova 9 vs Realme GT7 Pro Racing
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro Racing has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Realme GT7 Pro Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme GT7 Pro Racing, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (84/100 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 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme GT7 Pro Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 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 Pro Racing
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro Racing
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme GT7 Pro Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads Huawei nova 9 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT7 Pro Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a bit better (84/100 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 Pro Racing significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro Racing (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT7 Pro Racing — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
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 Pro Racing?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme GT7 Pro Racing?
The Realme GT7 Pro Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users.