Huawei Nova 16s vs OnePlus 13
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $430 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 67/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
OnePlus 13
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $899
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4125
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 17 points higher (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Huawei Nova 16s by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Huawei Nova 16s was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 13?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the OnePlus 13?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.