Huawei Nova 16s vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $430 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $799
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei Nova 16s by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Huawei Nova 16s was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (89/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.