Huawei Nova 16 vs OnePlus 14 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $445 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Huawei Nova 16
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $830
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the OnePlus 14 Pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, OnePlus 14 Pro — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (60/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | OnePlus 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $830 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and OnePlus 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $385. Huawei Nova 16 was $385 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (77/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the OnePlus 14 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.