Huawei Nova 16 vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 1,155,792).
Huawei Nova 16
OnePlus Ace 6
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $445
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 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 — 86/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3391399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7800 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $399 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 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
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $46. OnePlus Ace 6 was $46 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 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?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the OnePlus Ace 6?
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?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.