Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 85/100 vs 76/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 8.1mm).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
OnePlus 15
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 9 points higher (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (94/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OnePlus 15 — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.