Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $345 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7800); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 1,146,138); the OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7800 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $399
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100; 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 Ace 6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.