Huawei Nova 16s vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $430 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 67/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $555
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 7 points higher (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100; 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 Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (67/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3429868 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8600 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 | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16s by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Huawei Nova 16s was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (67/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 16s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.