Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $699 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 8.2mm).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Performance 67
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 85
Portability 66
Value for money 64
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1321223
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $699

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 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 OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Huawei Nova 15 Ultra: The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro: The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 15 Ultra OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1321223 3079298
Geekbench Single 1421 2680
Geekbench Multi 4323 8358
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1320 2772x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Launch price $699 $661
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 15 Ultra HiSilicon Kirin 9010
76/100
1321223 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100 +57.1%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
$699
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661

Launch price difference: $38. OPPO Reno 16 Pro was $38 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (89/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.