This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HUAWEI nova 15 Max and realme 14 Pro 5G smartphones.
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max features a slightly larger 6.84-inch display, 8,500mAh battery, 40W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and Kirin 8000 chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 14 Pro 5G features a 6.77-inch display, 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, IP68 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | HUAWEI nova 15 Max | realme 14 Pro 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.84-inch OLED Display (1272 x 2756 Pixels 444 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate, 4000nits peak brightness and punch-hole | 6.77-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1080 x 2392 Pixels, 388 ppi) with 19.93:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1400nits max brightness, 4500nits peak, and punch-hole |
| Size | 163.3 x 78.0 x 7.98 mm | 162.8 x 74.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back and Aluminum inner frame | Glass front, Polycarbonate back |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | IP68/IP69 dust & water resistance, MIL-STD-810H shock resistance |
| Colors | Golden Black, Lake Cyan, Blush Gold | Suede Gray, Pearl White |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger, sharper, and brighter display. It is also has better build materials, while the realme 14 Pro 5G is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A77H @ 2.4GHz , 3x Cortex-A77L @ 2.19GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.84GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 |
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realme 14 Pro 5G
The realme 14 Pro 5G has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (RYYB, f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX882, 26mm, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -Triple LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, EIS+OIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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realme 14 Pro 5G
Based on the specs, realme 14 Pro 5G has better camera stabilization with OIS. Meanwhile, HUAWEI nova 15 Max offers an ultrawide camera. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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realme 14 Pro 5G
The realme 14 Pro 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers (symmetrical) | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 8500 mAh (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-Po Si/C Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 40W Fast charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo) | 45W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 36 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱20,888.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱21,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 11, 2026 | March 20, 2025 |
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