Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 6 vs Huawei nova 15 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 6 and Huawei nova 15 Pro: 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 Pro is the more complete choice: it pairs a 6.84″ LTPO OLED display with 5G, while the Huawei nova 6 has a 6.57″ IPS LCD screen and 4G. The newer model also leads in battery, performance, and cameras; the nova 6 has one edge in video recording.
Huawei nova 6
The Huawei nova 6 is the better buy only if it costs less; its specific advantage is 4K video recording at 60 fps.
Huawei nova 15 Pro
The Huawei nova 15 Pro is the better buy for anyone seeking 5G, an LTPO OLED display, and a 6500 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 15 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 15 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 4,100 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), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 650,833 | 865,000 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. | 1x C2T Taishan V121 at 2.19 GHz, 3x C6T Taishan V121 at 2.18 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A510 at 1.55 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Purple | Black, White, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | LTPO, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, Aluminosilicate Glass, Kunlun Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 10 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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), 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Infrared | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 | KLE-AL00U |
