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Huawei nova 16s vs OnePlus Nord CE6

Huawei nova 16s and OnePlus Nord CE6 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 16s

6.4/10

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OnePlus Nord CE6

6.4/10

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Best for

  • GamingHuawei nova 16s
  • Keeping it for yearsOnePlus Nord CE6

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.8
    6.2

    Huawei nova 16s has the faster chip: Kirin 8020 against Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.

  • Gaming
    6.8
    6.3

    Huawei nova 16s has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
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    6.1
  • Durability
    3.9
    –
  • Longevity
    7.4
    7.7

    OnePlus Nord CE6 should get software updates for about 3.6 more years, against about 2.9 for Huawei nova 16s.

  • Connectivity
    6.2
    5.5

    Huawei nova 16s is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.7
All specifications
Huawei nova 16s
OnePlus Nord CE6
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, September
Available. Released 2026, May 08
Model
EMA-LX9
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Performance
CPU
Kirin 8020
Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
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Adreno 810
Display
Resolution
1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1272 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
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Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired
80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD 27W reverse wired (India) 6.5W reverse wired (Global) Bypass charging
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - Global
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 SA/NSA
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes (market/region dependent)
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
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Dimensions
6.68 inches, 108.9 cm 2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
6.78 inches, 112.4 cm 2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

Huawei nova 16s and OnePlus Nord CE6 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 16s wins on performance, gaming and connectivity; OnePlus Nord CE6 wins on longevity.

Which is faster, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

Huawei nova 16s has the faster chip: Kirin 8020 against Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

Huawei nova 16s has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

OnePlus Nord CE6 should get software updates for about 3.6 more years, against about 2.9 for Huawei nova 16s.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

Huawei nova 16s is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

OnePlus Nord CE6 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 16s or OnePlus Nord CE6?

Huawei nova 16s is the newer of the two, released September 2026.

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.