Side-by-side technical data

Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition vs Huawei nova 15 Max

Comparison between Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition and Huawei nova 15 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition suits buyers who want a lighter phone and a more capable front camera; the nova 15 Max is for those prioritizing battery capacity, display resolution, and Wi-Fi 7. The 14 Vitality Edition leads in performance, cameras, and fast charging, while the 15 Max answers with 8,500 mAh versus 5,500 mAh.

The physical difference is clear: the nova 14 Vitality Edition weighs 191 g and is 7.2 mm thick, against 232 g and 8 mm for the nova 15 Max. It also offers 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, useful for keeping more tasks open. The 15 Max counters with a 1,272 × 2,756 px display and 444 ppi, versus 1,084 × 2,412 px and 395 ppi; both share OLED, 120 Hz, and 4,000 nits.

The nova 14 Vitality Edition has an ultrawide camera, a 50 MP front camera, and 66 W charging; the nova 15 Max lacks the ultrawide camera, uses an 8 MP front camera, and charges at 40 W. In return, its Wi-Fi 7 is ahead of the 14 Vitality Edition’s Wi-Fi 6, and its battery is much larger. The trade-off is straightforward: the 15 Max wins on battery, connectivity, and definition, but the 14 Vitality Edition is lighter and more complete for photography and charging.

Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition

The Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition is the better buy for buyers wanting less weight, 12 GB of RAM, and a 50 MP front camera.

Huawei nova 15 Max

The Huawei nova 15 Max is the better buy for buyers prioritizing an 8,500 mAh battery, Wi-Fi 7, and a 444 ppi display.

The verdict

Your pick: Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.

Category
Category nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Design & display 7.6 7.4
Performance & hardware 5.8 5.5
Camera 7.6 6.5
Connectivity 7.0 7.7
Battery & charging 7.2 7.1

Which one is for you?

Huawei nova 14 Vitality Edition, if you care about…

RAM Capacity
12 GB
against 8 GB
Weight
191 g
against 232 g
Fast Charge Power
66 W
against 40 W
Body Thickness
7.2 mm
against 8 mm

Huawei nova 15 Max, if you care about…

Battery Capacity
8,500 mAh
against 5,500 mAh
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 7 (802.11be)
against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Display Pixel Density
444 ppi
against 395 ppi
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
against Li-Polymer

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Processor Model Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000
Processor Process Size 7 nm 5 nm Best value
Graphics GPU Mali-G610 Maleoon 910
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu Score 521,000 521,000
CPU Description 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 12 GB Best value 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
AnTuTu version v10 v10

Design

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Body Colors Black, White, Blue Black, Cyan, Gold, White, Green
Body Thickness 7.2 mm Best value 8 mm
Body Width 75.4 mm 78 mm
Body Height 161.7 mm 163.3 mm
Weight 191 g Best value 232 g
Usable Surface 88 % 90.2 % Best value
Body Materials Plastic, Glass Plastic, Glass
Resistance Features IP65 IP65

Battery

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Battery Capacity 5,500 mAh 8,500 mAh Best value
Battery Type Li-Polymer Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value
Fast Charge Power 66 W Best value 40 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Display Technology OLED OLED
Peak Display Brightness — 4,000 nits
Display Diagonal 6.7″ 6.84″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,084 px 1,272 px Best value
Display Vertical Resolution 2,412 px 2,756 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 395 ppi 444 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 300 Hz 300 Hz
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified

Sensors

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Side

Sensor

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Sensor Features Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Operating System HarmonyOS 5 Android 16
OS Family HarmonyOS Android
OS Version 5 16

Connectivity

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands 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, 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 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 BC6, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies — GSM, HSPA, LTE
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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC A2DP, LE, L2HC
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Satellite Connectivity Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity
USB Version — USB 2.0

Audio

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Technical

Specification nova 14 Vitality Edition nova 15 Max
Model numbers — CHZ-LX1
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