Huawei Nova 16z vs OnePlus Ace 6

The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $370 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 43/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 1,146,138).

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 22 points (65/100 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 Ace 6
Performance 73
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 79
Design 33
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $399

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 7800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 22 points higher (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 6: The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16z OnePlus Ace 6
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1146138 3391399
Geekbench Single 1389 3050
Geekbench Multi 4125 9300
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2412x1084 2800x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7800 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 15
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm
Weight 213 g
Price $370 $399
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
42
camera
OnePlus Ace 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
OnePlus Ace 6
  • 7800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
43/100
1146138 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
65/100 +66.2%
3391399 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 6 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
OnePlus Ace 6
$399

Price difference: $29. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $29.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (73/100 vs 12/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (50/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 22 points (65/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 6?

The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the OnePlus Ace 6?

The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.