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Huawei nova 15 5G vs Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Huawei · 2025

Huawei nova 15 5G

Huawei nova 15 5G
86/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Huawei · 2025

Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G

Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G
89/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Huawei nova 15 5G
Huawei nova 15 5G
0 wins
Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G
Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplay
Huawei nova 15 5GHuawei nova 15 Pro 5G
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • Speedfrom specsTie
    90
    90
  • Camerafrom specsHuawei nova 15 Pro 5G
    32
    82
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieHuawei nova 15 Pro 5G
    60
    88
  • BatteryTie
    60
    60
  • DisplayHuawei nova 15 Pro 5G
    47
    53
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G has the bigger battery6,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
  • Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G has the bigger screen6.84" vs 6.7"
  • Huawei nova 15 5G is lighter196 g vs 202 g
  • Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 16 MP
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Huawei nova 15 5G
  • ✓6 g lighter (196 g), easier to hold
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.7" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G
  • ✓Bigger 6,500 mAh battery (+500 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.84" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationHuawei nova 15 5GHuawei nova 15 Pro 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G Wins Display
Screen typeAM-OLED displayAM-OLED display
Screen Size6.7"6.84"
Resolution & Density1084x2412 (395 ppi)1320x2856 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorKirin 8020 Kirin 9010S
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedNot listed
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 5.0 HarmonyOS 5.0
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512 GB1024 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor50 MP, 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + Telephoto
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens16 MP32 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei nova 15 5G Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
Weight196 g202 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AN/A
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedNot listed
BluetoothNot listedNot listed
USB Port & SpeedNot listedNot listed
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G wins — BeastScore 89.0/100

After comparing all the specs, Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 6,500 mAh (+500 mAh more).

Buy Huawei nova 15 5G if you want

Balanced specifications with Huawei hardware design · Runs HarmonyOS 5.0 with optimized security support

Buy Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G if you want

Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 86.0 · Larger battery capacity: 6,500 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Common questions

Which is better: Huawei nova 15 5G or Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G?

Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Huawei nova 15 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 6,500 mAh (+500 mAh more).

What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei nova 15 5G and Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G?

Huawei nova 15 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. Huawei nova 15 Pro 5G has a 6.84-inch display and 6500 mAh battery.

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