Huawei Nova 16s vs OnePlus 15s
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $430 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
OnePlus 15s
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $700
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, OnePlus 15s — 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 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Huawei Nova 16s by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Huawei Nova 16s was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (89/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 15s are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 16s leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.