Huawei nova 9 vs Realme GT7 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4300); the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Realme GT7 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $650
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 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)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- 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, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 26/100, Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro 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 (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme GT7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3125854 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| 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) | — | 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 | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme GT7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Huawei nova 9 was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 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 GT7 Pro (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT7 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.