Huawei nova 11 vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei nova 11 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $799
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 44/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei nova 11 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Huawei nova 11 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.