Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 14 vs Huawei nova 15
Comparison between Huawei nova 14 and Huawei nova 15: 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 15 is the more complete choice for performance, battery and connectivity: it scores 742,000 in AnTuTu versus 521,000 for the nova 14, and adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. The nova 14 is the better fit for camera flexibility because it has an ultrawide camera that the nova 15 lacks; overall scores are 7.0 and 7.2.
The nova 15 brings an LTPO OLED display versus OLED on the nova 14, while both share a 6.7″ screen, 120 Hz, 1,100 nits and 395 ppi. Their materials also differ: the nova 15 combines glass, plastic and metal, while the nova 14 uses plastic and glass. Battery capacity favors the nova 15 at 6,000 mAh versus 5,500 mAh, although both support 100 W charging and reverse charging.
The nova 15 uses the Kirin 8020, while the nova 14 has the Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000, and it runs HarmonyOS 6 versus HarmonyOS 5. For connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 are newer than the nova 14’s Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The nova 14’s ultrawide camera makes it the more versatile photography choice; the nova 15 is the stronger all-round compromise for performance, display and modern connections.
Huawei nova 14
The Huawei nova 15 is the better buy for performance and connectivity, with 742,000 AnTuTu points, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
Huawei nova 15
The Huawei nova 14 is the better buy for flexible photography thanks to its ultrawide camera, while the nova 15 leads in performance and connectivity.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 15, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 742,000
- against 521,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Maleoon 920 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 521,000 | 742,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz, 3x2.2 GHz, 4x1.84 GHz) | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.7 % Best value | 88.6 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px | 1,084 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 5 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g 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 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 14 | nova 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TLR-AL00 | PSN-AL00 |
