Huawei nova 9 vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $499 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4300); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,502,910 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Huawei nova 9
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2502910 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $499
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (76/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 2502910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $270 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Huawei nova 9 by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (76/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.