Huawei nova 9 vs Realme Neo7
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 52/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Realme Neo7
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 213g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 15 points higher (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (76/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| 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 / 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 | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Huawei nova 9 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Neo7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (68/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (76/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme Neo7?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme Neo7?
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?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.