Honor Win vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 51/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8500); the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Huawei Nova 15 Max
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 229g vs 232g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor Win scores 27 points higher (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100; 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 Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Huawei Nova 15 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 484.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 27 points (78/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Win leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Win is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.