Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 15s
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,146,138); the OnePlus 15s is noticeably lighter (195g vs 229g).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus 15s
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $700
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, 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 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (64/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $700 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $355. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $355 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (64/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.