Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition) vs realme 7
Comparison between Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition) and realme 7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition), if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 196.5 g
Realme realme 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP3 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.05 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 301,000 | 409,874 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 636 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,738 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core: 2× Cortex-A76 at up to 2.05 GHz and 6× Cortex-A55 at up to 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.46 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.6 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 196.5 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,474 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Magnetometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.934 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.972 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.218 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) | realme 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
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