Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,146,138); the OnePlus 15 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $799
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.