Huawei nova 9 vs OnePlus 15T
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 80/100 vs 33/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4300); the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,676,955 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Huawei nova 9
OnePlus 15T
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3676955 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the OnePlus 15T, the OnePlus 15T scores 47 points higher (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | OnePlus 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3676955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $499 | $799 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 9 and OnePlus 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Huawei nova 9 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Huawei nova 9 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (88/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (76/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (81/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15T (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 47 points (80/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the OnePlus 15T?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the OnePlus 15T — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the OnePlus 15T?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (88/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the OnePlus 15T?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.