Huawei Nova 16z vs OnePlus Ace 7

The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 72/100 vs 43/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,146,138).

The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 29 points (72/100 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 7
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 29 points higher (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 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 Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 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 7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Ace 7: The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16z OnePlus Ace 7
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1146138 3942923
Geekbench Single 1389 3640
Geekbench Multi 4125 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1272x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
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, ColorOS 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight
Price $370
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
42
camera
OnePlus Ace 7
  • 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 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2800
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
OnePlus Ace 7
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and OnePlus Ace 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
43/100
1146138 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
72/100 +70.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 7 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
OnePlus Ace 7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 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 7 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (80/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 7?

The OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 29 points (72/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the OnePlus Ace 7?

The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the OnePlus Ace 7?

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 7?

The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the OnePlus Ace 7?

The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.