Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Huawei nova 15 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,381,751
- against 865,000
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
- Waterproof Depth
- 6 m
- against 2 m
Huawei nova 15 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,252 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP68
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 40 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,381,751 Best value | 865,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,781 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,553 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | 1xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.19 GHz + 3xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.18 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.55 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,868 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, White, Blue, Orange | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 150 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 206 g Best value | 209 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 2 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,252 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs Level 5 | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | iOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 26 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, DisplayPort output, UWB, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,319 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524 | SLY-AL00 |
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