Huawei nova 15 Max: specifications and verdict 8 GB / 128 GB / global
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Huawei

nova 15 Max

6.6 NeoScore #603 of 1029

8 GB / 128 GB / global · Launched May 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.6

#603 of 1029

Design & display
7.4
Performance & hardware
5.7
Camera
6.3
Connectivity
7.1
Battery & charging
6.8

Strengths

  • 6.84-inch OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 4,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 8,500 mAh battery with 40 W charging and reverse charging.
  • 50 MP main camera with optical stabilisation, laser autofocus and 4K video at 30 fps.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • Google services are not included.
  • Direct OS updates are not supported.
Display
6.84 inOLED1,272 × 2,756 px120 Hz
Design
232 g78 mm163.3 mm8 mm
Performance
Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
521,000Better than 74% of phones
Battery
8,500 mAh40 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.9selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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

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

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

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
4,000 nits
Display Technology
OLED
Display Diagonal
6.84 in
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
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Technical

Launch price
280 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.63 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / global

Design & display
7.4
Performance & hardware
5.7
Camera
6.33
Connectivity
7.1
Battery & charging
6.78
NeoScore rank
#603 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

nova 15 Max technical sheet

The Huawei nova 15 Max is built around a large display and a high-capacity battery. Its 6.84-inch OLED panel has a 1,272 × 2,756-pixel resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling and a documented peak brightness of 4,000 nits. The listed display features also include curved glass, DCI-P3 and scratch resistance. Its 8,500 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 40 W charging and reverse charging.

Processing comes from the 5 nm Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000, with an octa-core CPU reaching 2.4 GHz and a Maleoon 910 GPU. The phone has 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. Its recorded AnTuTu v10 score is 521,000; this is documented specification evidence, not a test performed by NeoTeo. The 50 MP main camera offers an f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilisation, laser autofocus and 4K video at 30 fps. The 8 MP front camera also records 4K at 30 fps.

Storage is not expandable, Google services are not included and direct OS updates are not supported. At 232 g and 8 mm thick, the phone provides Wi-Fi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, dual Nano-SIM support and USB 2.0. It suits users who prioritise a large screen, substantial battery capacity and current connectivity standards, provided they are comfortable with the documented software limitations.

Highlights

  • 16.84-inch OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 4,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 28,500 mAh battery with 40 W charging and reverse charging.
  • 350 MP main camera with optical stabilisation, laser autofocus and 4K video at 30 fps.
  • 4Supports Wi-Fi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and dual Nano-SIM.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2Google services are not included.
  • 3Direct OS updates are not supported.
  • 4The main camera has no optical zoom.

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
0.641 ″ type
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
0.641 ″ type
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 LEDs
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

Product family

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