Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 15 Ultra vs Huawei nova 6 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 15 Ultra and Huawei nova 6 5G: 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 Ultra is the more complete choice for buyers seeking an advanced display, versatile cameras and a larger battery; the Huawei nova 6 5G retains a specific edge in slow-motion video. Its 6.84″ LTPO OLED screen is larger and uses a different technology from the nova 6 5G’s 6.57″ IPS LCD. The nova 15 Ultra pairs 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage with a 6500 mAh battery. The nova 6 5G has 8 GB, 256 GB and 4200 mAh, respectively. The newer phone also supports 100 W and wireless charging, while the older model tops out at 40 W and lacks wireless charging. For photos, the nova 15 Ultra has 50 MP main, telephoto and ultrawide rear cameras; the nova 6 5G has a 40 MP main camera and 8 MP on each of the other two. The nova 6 5G records slow motion at 960 fps versus 480 fps and keeps a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which the Ultra lacks.
Huawei nova 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 15 Ultra is the better buy for buyers seeking more storage, wireless charging and three 50 MP rear cameras.
Huawei nova 6 5G
The Huawei nova 6 5G suits buyers who prioritize 960 fps slow motion or need a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 15 Ultra, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 9.2 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 15 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 865,000
- against 650,833
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | Huawei Kirin 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.86 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 865,000 Best value | 650,833 |
| CPU Description | 1xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.19 GHz + 3xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.18 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.55 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, 2×2.09 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.86 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Deca-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 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Black, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 6.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 209 g Best value | 212 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 84.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,856 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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, 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 | 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 B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| 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 Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 15 Ultra | nova 6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SLY-AL00 | WLZ-AN00, WLZ-TN00 |
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