Huawei nova 14 vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei nova 14 (2025) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $360 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 14 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei nova 14 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $799
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 — 46/100, 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 14 (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.5×7.2 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei nova 14 by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Huawei nova 14 was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 14 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 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.