Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Ace 6 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).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OnePlus Ace 6
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (65/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3391399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
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In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (79/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.