Huawei nova 14i vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 424,216); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 216g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, 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 14i (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei nova 14i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Huawei nova 14i was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (89/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i 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.