Huawei Nova 16 SE vs OnePlus Ace 7
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8500); the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
OnePlus Ace 7
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus Ace 7 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | OnePlus Ace 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| 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 16 | |
| 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 Ace 7
- 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 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and OnePlus Ace 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus Ace 7 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the OnePlus Ace 7?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the OnePlus Ace 7?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.