Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OnePlus 15
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (89/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.