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Huawei Nova 15 Series

Processor: Kirin 8000, unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown, Qualcomm Maleoon 920c
Display: 6.70 inch, 6.84 inch
Weight: 0.196kg, 0.209kg, 0.232kg, 202kg
Average Score: 95% - very good
Average of 1 scores (from 15 reviews)

 

Huawei Nova 15 Ultra

Specifications

Notebook: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 6.84 inch, 19.5:9, 2856 x 1320 pixels
Weight: 0.209kg
Links: Huawei homepage

Price comparison

 

Reviews

Huawei nova 15 Ultra Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Huawei nova 15 Ultra, announced on December 22, 2025, and released on January 6, 2026, positions itself as a premium, style-focused flagship with serious hardware to match. It features a large 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display with a sharp 1320 × 2856 resolution, delivering around 460 ppi for crisp visuals. The panel supports 120Hz refresh rate, HDR Vivid, 1 billion colors, and an impressive 4000 nits peak brightness, making it excellent for outdoor use and media consumption. With ultra-thin bezels and a 90.4% screen-to-body ratio, the phone looks modern and immersive. Protection is handled by Kunlun Glass, adding durability to the elegant design.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/05/2026
Huawei nova 15 Ultra Review: The Best Mid-Range Phone?
Source: Igeekphone English
The Huawei nova 15 Ultra successfully carries forward the vibrant, style-focused identity that the nova lineup is known for. What’s impressive is how much meaningful improvement Huawei has packed into this generation in such a relatively short timeframe. The dual-ring camera design immediately catches your eye and makes the phone instantly recognizable. At just 6.8mm thin with an aluminum alloy frame, it manages to look premium while still feeling comfortable to hold during everyday use.Where this phone really shines is its imaging setup.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2026
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra Review – The Best Looking Phone of 2025?
Source: Tech X Reviews English
In today’s deep dive, we are testing the new "Super Nova" to see if it’s the best mid-range phone of 2025. From the debut of the front-facing "Red Maple" imaging system to the gaming performance of the Kirin 9010S, we cover it all. Is the quad-50MP camera system really that good? How does HarmonyOS 6 handle AI editing? And most importantly, does that battery actually last?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/26/2025

 

Huawei Nova 15 Pro

Specifications

Notebook: Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 6.84 inch, 19.5:9, 28566 x 1320 pixels
Weight: 202kg
Links: Huawei homepage

Price comparison

Average Score: 95% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

Huawei Nova 15 Pro Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro was announced on December 22, 2025, and quickly released on December 27, positioning itself as a premium yet stylish smartphone. It feels slim and elegant at just 6.9 mm thick, with a glass front, aluminium alloy frame, and aluminium back, giving it a solid in-hand feel despite the large size. The phone also brings IP65 dust and water resistance, which adds everyday durability. Color options like Black, White, Purple, and Green make it appealing to users who care about design. Overall, the build quality clearly reflects Huawei’s flagship-level attention to detail. On the front, the Nova 15 Pro impresses with a 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display that looks sharp and vibrant.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/13/2026

Foreign Reviews

95% Huawei Nova 15 Pro — стильный смартфон с необычным чехлом и хорошей камерой
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2026
Rating: Total score: 95%
Обзор смартфона HUAWEI nova 15 Pro: стильный и сбалансированныйОбзор смартфона HUAWEI nova 15 Pro: стильный и сбалансированный
Source: Zoom RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2026
Обзор Huawei nova 15 Pro: продвинутая камера в доступном флагмане
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2026
Обзор HUAWEI nova 15 Pro: смартфон для тех, кто любит себя
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/16/2026
Huawei nova 15 Pro: первый взгляд на стильный фотофлагман
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2026

 

Huawei Nova 15

Specifications

Notebook: Huawei Nova 15
Processor: Kirin 8000
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Maleoon 920c
Display: 6.70 inch, 20:9, 2412 x 1084 pixels
Weight: 0.196kg
Links: Huawei homepage

Price comparison

 

Reviews

Huawei Nova 15 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Huawei nova 15, announced and released on December 22, 2025, positions itself as a premium mid-range smartphone with a strong focus on display quality and battery life. It features a slim 7.2 mm body with a glass front, plastic frame, and an aluminium back, giving it a solid yet lightweight feel at 196 g. The phone also brings IP65 dust and water resistance, which adds extra peace of mind for daily use. Available in Black, White, Purple, and Green, the nova 15 looks modern and stylish, fitting well into Huawei’s clean design language. Priced at around $385 (Rs 34,999 in India), it aims to deliver flagship-like features at a more accessible cost.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/14/2026

Foreign Reviews

Обзор HUAWEI nova 15: когда базовая модель не выглядит компромиссом
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2026
Обзор HUAWEI nova 15: базовый смартфон с акцентом на автономность
Source: Zoom RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2026

 

Huawei Nova 15 Max

Specifications

Notebook: Huawei Nova 15 Max
Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: unknown
Display: 6.84 inch, 19.5:9, 2756 x 1272 pixels
Weight: 0.232kg
Links: Huawei homepage

Price comparison

 

Reviews

HUAWEI Nova 15 Max Review - 8500mAh on a PHONE?! ????
Source: Emkwan Reviews English
With a massive 8500mAh battery, 40W SuperCharge, reverse charging, a huge 120Hz OLED display and durable build quality, this phone feels built for people who are constantly on their phones all day. Honestly… after using this phone for a few days, I think battery anxiety on smartphones might finally be changing. Would you daily drive a phone with an 8500mAh battery?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2026
Huawei Nova 15 Max Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
Meet the Huawei Nova 15 Max a phone that is clearly built for people who want a big, beautiful screen without breaking the bank. Announced in early May 2026 and expected to launch the same month, this device throws a massive 6.84-inch OLED display at you, packed with 1 billion colors and a buttery 120Hz refresh rate. That means scrolling through social media or watching trailers feels incredibly smooth. And if you love watching videos outdoors, no problem the screen peaks at 4,000 nits of brightness, which is seriously bright. The phone is a bit on the heavier side at 232g, but that is because it hides a monster battery. It comes in three nice colors: Blush Gold, Lake Cyan, and Golden Black, with a glass front but a plastic frame and back so it is not premium metal, but it keeps the price reasonable. Under the hood, the Huawei Nova 15 Max runs on EMUI 14.2 Huawei’s own software. Keep in mind, there is no Google Play Services mentioned here, so you would rely on Huawei’s AppGallery. Storage is a solid 256GB internal, but the card slot is unspecified, so don’t count on expanding it. For photos, you get a dual camera setup on the back a capable 50 MP main camera with a wide lens and Dual Pixel PDAF for quick focusing plus an auxiliary lens that is not detailed likely for depth or macro shots. It shoots 4K video with gyro-EIS for steady footage. The selfie camera is just 8 MP, which is a bit average for 2026, but it still records 4K video.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/08/2026
HUAWEI nova 15 Max First Impressions: A new big battery option
Source: Unbox English
As the first Max phone from the nova series, the nova 15 Max looks promising in offering both a big battery and an equally large display. The biggest question will be the price: HUAWEI has to give an enticing price tag to the nova 15 Max in the Philippines to make it competitive against a saturated midrange segment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2026

 

Comment

Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.

In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.


These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

unknown:

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Qualcomm Maleoon 920c: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the HiSilicon Kirin T82. Unfortunately, Huawei has not provided any detailed information. What is certain is that it does not support hardware-based ray tracing and only the older Vulkan 1.0 standard.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


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Kirin 8000: ARM-based 12-core Soc with HiSilicon's own CPU cores in 3 clusters. 4 power cores (HiSi-Little-I) with up to 1.31 GHz, 6 medium HiSi-Middle-II with up to 2.05 GHz and 2 large HiSi-Main-II with up to 2.28 GHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


0.196 kg:

202 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


95%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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DeepL / Ninh Duy (Update: 2026-05-26)