Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 14 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 60/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus 14 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $830
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus 14 Pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 25 points higher (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100; 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 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 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $485. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $485 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (77/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 25 points (85/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 14 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.