Huawei Nova 16z vs OnePlus 13T

The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $370 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,146,138).

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 65
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 80
Portability
Value for money 68
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $650

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 62/100)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 6260 vs 6000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16z OnePlus 13T
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1146138 3173674
Geekbench Single 1389 3041
Geekbench Multi 4125 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6260 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China)
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g
Launch price $370 $650
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
45
camera
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
64/100
1146138 AnTuTu
OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +63.9%
3173674 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13T leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
OnePlus 13T
$650

Launch price difference: $280. Huawei Nova 16z was $280 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (80/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus 13T?

The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 13T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 13T?

The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the OnePlus 13T?

The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.