Huawei Nova 16 vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $445 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Huawei Nova 16
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $555
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3429868 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $555 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $110. Huawei Nova 16 was $110 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.