Huawei nova 9 vs Realme GT7
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $499 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Realme GT7
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 26/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Huawei nova 9 by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Realme GT7 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.