Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 13
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $345 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,146,138); the OnePlus 13 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus 13
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $899
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $554. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $554 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 13?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus 13?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.