Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
nova 15 Ultra
Battery capacity (6,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 15 Ultra
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
nova 15 Ultra
Screen size (6.84")
WinsWeight
Mate 50
Total weight (202g)
WinsValue
nova 15 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 50 | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.84" | |
| 1,224 × 2,700 | 1,320 × 2,856 | |
| OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 3.7x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) | Kirin 9010S | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,460 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 66W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 202g | 209g | |
| 8mm | 6.8mm | |
| Kunlun Glass front, aluminum frame | Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei Mate 50
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.