Huawei Nova 16s vs OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,097,962 vs 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 43/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4097962 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | OnePlus Ace 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 4097962 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 162.3×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and OnePlus Ace 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16s by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro (67/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro?
The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro 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 Ace 7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro — 83/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro?
The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the OnePlus Ace 7 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.