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8 GB / 128 GB / Global · 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 8 GB / 128 GB / Global 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
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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.
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
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
Product gallery
11Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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