Huawei Nova 16z vs OnePlus 14 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $370 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 85/100 vs 64/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
OnePlus 14 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $830
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the OnePlus 14 Pro, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 21 points higher (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (77/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, OnePlus 14 Pro — 84/100; 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 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | OnePlus 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 14 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 14 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $460. Huawei Nova 16z was $460 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (77/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 14 Pro — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the OnePlus 14 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.