Huawei Nova 16z vs OnePlus 15T

The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $370 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 43/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 1,146,138).

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 65
Design 50
Value for money 84
OnePlus 15T
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 76
Design 42
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 6400 vs 6000 mAh

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the OnePlus 15T, the OnePlus 15T scores 37 points higher (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (84/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus 15T: The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16z OnePlus 15T
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1146138 3676955
Geekbench Single 1389 3640
Geekbench Multi 4125 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6400 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 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
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $370 $799
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
42
camera
OnePlus 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
OnePlus 15T
  • 6400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
43/100
1146138 AnTuTu
OnePlus 15T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100 +68.8%
3676955 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15T leads Huawei Nova 16z by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
OnePlus 15T
$799

Price difference: $429. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $429.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (88/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (74/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 15T?

The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 37 points (80/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus 15T?

The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the OnePlus 15T — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 15T?

The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus 15T?

The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the OnePlus 15T?

The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.