Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs OnePlus 15s
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,321,223); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
OnePlus 15s
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $700 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s edges out the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.