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Huawei nova 7 5G vs Realme X7

What nova 7 5G does better (7) and where X7 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 7 5G
Huawei · 2020nova 7 5G
7.3Score
7 advantages≈ $420
Higher score
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Realme X7
Realme · 2020X7
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $360
6.4Display6.1
8.7Camera7.5
3.8Battery4.8
7.1Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 7 5GX7
74.3 × 160.6874.4 × 160.98.1
nova 7 5GX7Difference
Height160.6 mm160.9 mm−0.3 mm
Width74.3 mm74.4 mm−0.1 mm
Thickness8 mm8.1 mm−0.1 mm
Weight180 g175 g+5 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 7 5G better than X7?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  2. Telephoto cameraYes · X7: No
  3. NFCYes · X7: No
  4. 4K selfie videoYes · X7: No
  5. CPU frequency2.58 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+8%
  6. Rear cameras3 vs 2+50%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio86.3% vs 82.6%+4%

Why is X7 better than nova 7 5G?

  1. Wired charging40 W vs 65 W+62%
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh+7%
  3. Weight180 g vs 175 g+3%
  4. Charged in 30 min75% vs 91%+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 7 5GHuawei nova 7 5G≈ $4207.3
Realme X7Realme X7≈ $3606.7
Design
Weight180 g175 g
Thickness8 mm8.1 mm
Height160.6 mm160.9 mm
Width74.3 mm74.4 mm
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursBlack, Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, Red, GreenBlue, White, Rainbow
Display
Screen size6.5″6.4″
PanelOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density403 ppi411 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio86.3%82.6%
Performance
ChipsetKirin 985 5GMediatek Dimensity 800U
Chip makerKirinMediaTek
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.58 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G77Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.0UFS 2.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/1.7"
Rear cameras32
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom3×—
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera32 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,300 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging40 W65 W
Charged in 30 min75%91%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 10.1—
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