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Huawei

Huawei nova 15 Max

6.8 NeoScore #1037 of 6247

Launched May 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.8

#1037 of 6247

Design & display
7.4
Performance & hardware
5.5
Camera
6.5
Connectivity
7.7
Battery & charging
7.1

Strengths

  • Its 4,000-nit, 444-ppi OLED display is brighter and sharper than most.
  • Its 8,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • Its 90.2% usable surface is higher than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 232 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
  • Its 128 GB of storage is below what most phones offer, and it cannot be expanded.
  • The main camera's f/1.9 aperture is less bright than those of most phones of its time.
Display
6.84″OLED1,272 × 2,756 px120 Hz
Design
232 g78 mm163.3 mm8 mm
Performance
Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
521,000Better than 63% of phones
Battery
8,500 mAh40 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.9selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Editorial report

Huawei nova 15 Max technical sheet

The Huawei nova 15 Max suits buyers who want a large display and a very high-capacity battery, provided they can accept a heavy phone, 128 GB of non-expandable storage and no Google Services. It prioritizes media and battery capacity rather than low weight or abundant storage.

Its 6.84-inch OLED display reaches 4,000 nits and 444 ppi, making it brighter and sharper than most phones of its time. The 90.2% usable surface is also higher than most. A 120 Hz refresh rate is typical for its time, while the 232 g body is heavier than most. The 8,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time; 40 W charging is typical, and reverse charging is supported.

The Kirin 8000, 8 GB of RAM and 521,000 AnTuTu score place the hardware at a typical level. Wi-Fi 7, dual SIM and broad navigation support strengthen connectivity, although the port is USB 2.0. The 50 MP main camera includes optical stabilization and 4K video, but its f/1.9 aperture is less bright than most and there is no optical zoom. Android 16 comes without Google Services or direct OS updates. With a NeoScore of 6.7, the phone is a balanced choice for display and battery capacity, with clear compromises in weight, storage and software services.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.76 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

7.4

Display Technology OLED
8.5
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 444 ppi
9.2
Peak Display Brightness 4,000 nits
10.0
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified
2.5
Weight 232 g
3.2
Resistance Features IP65
5.0
Usable Surface 90.2 %
9.5
Body Thickness 8 mm
8.0

Performance & hardware

5.5

AnTuTu Score 521,000
2.6
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.1
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.7
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

6.5

Sensor Size 1/1.56″
7.0
Aperture f/1.9
7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, LED Flash, Optical Zoom, 4K Video
8.0

Connectivity

7.7

Connectivity Features 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
5.0
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 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
8.0
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)
10.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

7.1

Battery Capacity 8,500 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 40 W
6.5
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
4.3

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Design & display
7.4
Performance & hardware
5.47
Camera
6.47
Connectivity
7.65
Battery & charging
7.05
NeoScore rank
#1037 / 6247

Huawei

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000
Processor Process Size
5 nm
Graphics GPU
Maleoon 910
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
521,000
CPU Description
1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Cyan, Gold, White, Green
Body Thickness
8 mm
Body Width
78 mm
Body Height
163.3 mm
Weight
232 g
Usable Surface
90.2 %
Body Materials
Plastic, Glass
Resistance Features
IP65
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
8,500 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
40 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
OLED
Peak Display Brightness
4,000 nits
Display Diagonal
6.84″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,272 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,756 px
Display Pixel Density
444 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
300 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, L2HC
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
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

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Technical

Model numbers
CHZ-LX1

nova 15 Max

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.56″
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.9
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, LED Flash, Optical Zoom, 4K Video
2

8 MP front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

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