Huawei Nova 16 vs OnePlus 13T
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6260); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,155,792).
Huawei Nova 16
OnePlus 13T
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $650
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $650 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Huawei Nova 16 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $205. Huawei Nova 16 was $205 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus 13T?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the OnePlus 13T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus 13T?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the OnePlus 13T?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.