Huawei Nova 15 Max vs OnePlus 15s
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 51/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 682,743); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
OnePlus 15s
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 232g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 32 points higher (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 28/100, OnePlus 15s — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $700 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (53/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (89/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.