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).

The OnePlus 13T edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Performance 65
Display 85
Camera 61
Battery 85
Portability 60
Value for money 72
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
  • 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)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Nova 16: The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
61
camera
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16 HiSilicon Kirin 9010
70/100
1155792 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +63.6%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Huawei Nova 16 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 16
$445
OnePlus 13T
$650

Launch price difference: $205. Huawei Nova 16 was $205 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.