Huawei nova 9 SE vs OnePlus 15s
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $369 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 421,228).
Huawei nova 9 SE
OnePlus 15s
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $369 vs $700
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (82/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (84/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $369 | $700 |
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $331. Huawei nova 9 SE is cheaper by $331.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (82/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (84/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the OnePlus 15s?
The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.