Huawei Nova 16z vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $370 and $555. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $555
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (45/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100; 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 Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3429868 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $555 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $185. Huawei Nova 16z was $185 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 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 Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.