Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
196 g |
| thickness |
7.2 mm |
| width |
75.5 mm |
| height |
161.9 mm |
| volume |
88.00884 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP65 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 15 is built with a sleek design, offering a water-resistant construction and an IP65 rating for protection against dust and water. It has a weight of 196g and a slim profile with a thickness of just 7.2mm, making it comfortable to hold. With a width of 75.5mm and a height of 161.9mm, it provides a compact yet spacious feel. The device does not feature a rugged build or a folding design, focusing instead on a streamlined aesthetic.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.7" |
| pixel density |
395 ppi |
| resolution |
1084 x 2412 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
300Hz |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 15 features a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1084 x 2412 pixels, offering a pixel density of 395 ppi for sharp and vibrant visuals. The display supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring responsive and fluid touch interactions. Additionally, it is equipped with branded damage-resistant glass for added durability and supports HDR10 for enhanced contrast and color performance, although it does not support Dolby Vision or HDR10+.
Performance:
| internal storage |
512GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
HiSilicon Kirin 8020 |
| GPU name |
Maleoon 920 |
| CPU speed |
1 x 2.285 & 3 x 2.05 & 4 x 1.3 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
3570 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1350 |
| GPU clock speed |
840 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
4266 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
7 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
68.2 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
4 |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| uses multithreading |
✓ |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
256 |
The Huawei Nova 15 delivers robust performance with its 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and ample space for apps and media. Powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 8020 chipset, it features an octa-core CPU with a total clock speed of up to 2.285 GHz, while the Maleoon 920 GPU operates at 840 MHz for efficient graphics performance. With support for multithreading and a 7nm semiconductor size, the device ensures fast processing speeds and a responsive experience, aided by 4266 MHz RAM speed and a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 12 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.9 & 2.4 & 2.2f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
50MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
3x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✓ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.4f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 15 features a versatile triple-camera setup with 50MP, 12MP, and 8MP lenses, providing a range of options for different shooting scenarios. It includes optical zoom of up to 3x and a wide aperture of 1.9f, 2.4f, and 2.2f for the main camera, enhancing low-light performance and depth. The camera system supports continuous autofocus, HDR mode, and the ability to shoot in raw format, while the 50MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies. Other features include manual exposure and ISO control, burst mode, and the ability to capture timelapse videos.
Operating system:
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 15 offers a range of useful software features, including dark mode for a more comfortable viewing experience, split screen support for multitasking, and customizable notifications to tailor alerts to your preferences. It also includes privacy options for camera and microphone access, child lock functionality, and the ability to track the device's location. The system supports voice commands, widgets, and multiple user accounts, while features like battery health check and sharing intents add extra convenience. However, it does not support direct OS updates or the ability to use the phone as a PC.
Battery:
| battery power |
6000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
100W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 15 is equipped with a powerful 6000 mAh rechargeable battery, providing long-lasting usage throughout the day. It supports fast charging with a charging speed of up to 100W, ensuring quick power-ups. While it does not support wireless charging or feature a removable battery, the device comes with a charger included and provides a battery level indicator to keep track of remaining charge.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✓ |
| has LDAC |
✓ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 15 features stereo speakers for immersive audio and supports both aptX and LDAC technologies for high-quality wireless sound. However, it lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack, radio functionality, and support for advanced audio codecs like aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
December 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
6 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✓ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The device supports 5G connectivity and features a wide range of wireless options including Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Wi-Fi 7 support, as well as Bluetooth 6 and NFC for seamless communication. It also includes a USB Type-C port, a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, and various sensors like a gyroscope, accelerometer, and infrared sensor, though it does not have an external memory slot, barometer, or HDMI output.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device includes a built-in video light for enhanced lighting during video recording, but it does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.