Huawei nova 9 SE vs OnePlus 15
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $369 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 27/100 (a 34-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 (3,621,671 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Huawei nova 9 SE
OnePlus 15
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $369 vs $799
- Better camera (41/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 34 points higher (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (61/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $369 | $799 |
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $430. Huawei nova 9 SE is cheaper by $430.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (41/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (48/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (61/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 34 points (61/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 9 SE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the OnePlus 15?
The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.