Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 16
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 60/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus 16
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 35 points higher (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 35 points (95/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.