Huawei Nova 15 Max vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 682,743); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
OnePlus 15
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Lighter: 213g vs 232g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 28/100, OnePlus 15 — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (89/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 15 — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.