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).
Huawei Nova 16z
OnePlus 13T
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Huawei Nova 16z was $280 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.