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 (2,560,650 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 783606
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 26/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2560650 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Huawei nova 9 by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.