Huawei Mate X5 vs OnePlus N6 Lite: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei Mate X5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei Mate X5
OnePlus N6 Lite
Huawei Mate X5 wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHuawei Mate X58433
- Camerafrom specsHuawei Mate X58357
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie4040
- Batteryfrom specsOnePlus N6 Lite6875
- Displayfrom specsHuawei Mate X58958
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
- Huawei Mate X5 charges faster66W vs 15W
- Huawei Mate X5 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 13 MP
- Huawei Mate X5 has the bigger screen7.85" vs 6.75"
- OnePlus N6 Lite is lighter215 g vs 245 g
- Huawei Mate X5 has a sharper selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP
- Huawei Mate X5 has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
- Huawei Mate X5 has the faster chipHiSilicon Kirin 9000S vs Unisoc T7250
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei Mate X5 wins — BeastScore 86.3/100
The Huawei Mate X5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (66W vs 15W) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,060 mAh).
Faster wired charging: 66W vs 15W · Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,060 mAh · Lighter: 215 g vs 245 g (30 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei Mate X5 or OnePlus N6 Lite?
The Huawei Mate X5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (66W vs 15W) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,060 mAh). BeastScore: Huawei Mate X5 86.3/100, OnePlus N6 Lite 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X5 and OnePlus N6 Lite?
Huawei Mate X5 has a 7.85-inch display and 5060 mAh battery. OnePlus N6 Lite has a 6.75-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.
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