Huawei Nova 15 Max vs OnePlus 15T
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6400); the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 682,743); the OnePlus 15T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
OnePlus 15T
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 232g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the OnePlus 15T, the OnePlus 15T scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 28/100, OnePlus 15T — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | OnePlus 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3676955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and OnePlus 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 81.4% 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (84/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the OnePlus 15T?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 15T — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the OnePlus 15T?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.