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 — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
OnePlus 13T
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)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 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 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (80/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; 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 13T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (91/100 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).
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 10 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 — 74/100.
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 (91/100 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.