Huawei nova 15 Ultra: Specs and verdict
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  • Black
  • White
  • Purple
  • Green
  • 4 colours

Overview

NeoScore

8.1

#232 of 1029

Design & display
8.6
Performance & hardware
6.8
Camera
8.7
Connectivity
7.4
Battery & charging
9.2

Strengths

  • 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 4,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 6,500mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
  • 50Mpx main camera with OIS, an f/1.4 aperture and 3.7x optical zoom.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • The USB port uses USB 2.0.
  • Direct OS updates are not supported.
Display
6.84 inLTPO OLED1,320 × 2,856 px120 Hz
Design
209 g78 mm163 mm6.8 mm
Performance
Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010SDeca-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1,024 GB
AnTuTu
865,000Better than 90% of phones
Battery
6,500 mAh100 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.450 Mpx · f/2.250 Mpx · f/2.21.5 Mpx · f/2.4
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
HarmonyOS 6

Huawei

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S
Processor Process Size
5 nm
Graphics GPU
Maleoon 910
Maximum CPU Clock
2.5 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
1,024 GB
AnTuTu Score
865,000
CPU Description
1xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.19 GHz + 3xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.18 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.55 GHz
Processor Type
Deca-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
100 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Wireless charging power
50 W

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Purple, Green
Body Thickness
6.8 mm
Body Width
78 mm
Body Height
163 mm
Weight
209 g
Usable Surface
90.4 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
2 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
4,000 nits
Display Technology
LTPO OLED
Display Diagonal
6.84 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,320 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,856 px
Display Pixel Density
460 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
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System
HarmonyOS 6
OS Family
HarmonyOS
OS Version
6
Direct OS Updates
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 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
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, L2HC
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
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
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Technical

Launch price
520 €

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.

8.1 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / china

Design & display
8.61
Performance & hardware
6.82
Camera
8.73
Connectivity
7.35
Battery & charging
9.23
NeoScore rank
#232 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

nova 15 Ultra technical sheet

The Huawei nova 15 Ultra pairs a 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 1,320 × 2,856 px resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 4,000 nits. Its panel supports HDR Vivid, DCI-P3, 10-bit colour, variable refresh and Always-On Display. The documented build includes IP68 and IP69 protection, dust and water resistance to 2 m, and Black, White, Purple and Green colour options.

Inside, the phone uses the 5 nm Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S with a Maleoon 910 GPU, 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 1,024 GB of storage. The 6,500 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 100 W wired charging, 50 W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Its rear cameras consist of a 50Mpx main camera with an f/1.4 aperture, OIS and 3.7x optical zoom, alongside 50Mpx periscope and ultrawide cameras plus a 1.5Mpx multispectral camera. The 50Mpx front ultrawide camera records 4K at 30 fps.

HarmonyOS 6, 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, dual Nano-SIM support, stereo speakers and navigation systems through NavIC round out the specification. Storage cannot be expanded, the USB connection is USB 2.0, and direct OS updates are not supported. The phone therefore suits buyers prioritising a bright display, broad camera hardware, a large battery and fast charging, provided those limitations fit their needs.

Highlights

  • 16.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 4,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 26,500mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
  • 350Mpx main camera with OIS, an f/1.4 aperture and 3.7x optical zoom.
  • 4Supports 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and dual Nano-SIM.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2The USB port uses USB 2.0.
  • 3Direct OS updates are not supported.

nova 15 Ultra

Camera system

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

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Aperture
f/1.4
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Laser Autofocus, RGB Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Continuous Shooting, 4K Video, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Dual-Lens Camera, Ultra-Wide Camera, Telephoto Camera
2

Rear periscope telephoto camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Rear multispectral camera

Resolution
1.5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
1.5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
5

Front ultrawide camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.4 ″ type
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.4 ″ type
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
05
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
china
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
china

Available variants

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