Huawei Nova 16s vs OnePlus 14 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $430 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 67/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
OnePlus 14 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $830
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 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 14 Pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 18 points higher (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100; 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | OnePlus 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and OnePlus 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16s by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei Nova 16s was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (77/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 14 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s 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 16s or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.