Huawei nova 15 Pro vs OnePlus Ace 5

Huawei nova 15 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 15 Pro

6.4/10

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OnePlus Ace 5

6.4/10

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Best for

GamingOnePlus Ace 5
Keeping it for yearsEither - too close to call

Head to head

Performance
6.9
8.0
OnePlus Ace 5 has the faster chip: Gen 3 against Kirin 9010S.
Gaming
7.0
8.0
OnePlus Ace 5 has the stronger graphics for games.
Camera
–
6.1
Durability
7.2
4.9
Huawei nova 15 Pro is ahead on durability: screen glass Aluminosilicate glass (256GB only); Kunlun Glass edition against Crystal Shield Glass.
Longevity
5.7
6.0
Connectivity
6.6
5.9
Huawei nova 15 Pro is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.
Extras
3.7
3.7

All specifications

Huawei nova 15 Pro

OnePlus Ace 5

General

Condition

Available. Released 2025, December 27

Available. Released 2024, December 26

Model

KLE-AL00U

PKG110

Performance

CPU

Kirin 9010S

Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

GPU

–

Adreno 750

Processor

–

Gen 3

Display

Resolution

1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)

Screen Protection

Aluminosilicate glass (256GB only); Kunlun Glass edition

Crystal Shield Glass

Camera

Video Resolution

4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Battery and power

Charging Port

100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired

80W wired, 18W PD, 55% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min

Connectivity

900 / 1800 / 1900

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100

3G Bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100

4G Bands

LTE

1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66

5G Bands

SA/NSA

1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Bluetooth

6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)

5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5

Infrared Port

Yes

NFC

Yes

Network Technology

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Ports

Headphone Jack

USB Type

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

USB Type-C 2.0

Build and size

Build

Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back

Glass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame

Dimensions

6.84 inches, 115.0 cm 2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio)

6.78 inches, 111.7 cm 2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Features

FM Radio

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 15 Pro or OnePlus Ace 5?

Huawei nova 15 Pro and OnePlus Ace 5 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 15 Pro wins on durability and connectivity; OnePlus Ace 5 wins on performance and gaming.

Which is faster, Huawei nova 15 Pro or OnePlus Ace 5?

OnePlus Ace 5 has the faster chip: Gen 3 against Kirin 9010S.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 15 Pro or OnePlus Ace 5?

OnePlus Ace 5 has the stronger graphics for games.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 15 Pro or OnePlus Ace 5?

Huawei nova 15 Pro is ahead on durability: screen glass Aluminosilicate glass (256GB only); Kunlun Glass edition against Crystal Shield Glass.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 15 Pro or OnePlus Ace 5?

Huawei nova 15 Pro is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 15 Pro or OnePlus Ace 5?

Huawei nova 15 Pro is the newer of the two, released December 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.