Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
209 g |
| thickness |
6.8 mm |
| width |
78 mm |
| height |
163 mm |
| volume |
86.4552 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP68 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra features a sleek design with a waterproof build and an IP68 rating, ensuring durability against dust and water. It weighs 209 g and has a slim profile with a thickness of 6.8 mm, offering a comfortable feel in hand. With dimensions of 163 mm in height and 78 mm in width, the phone has a volume of 86.4552 cm³. Despite its slim design, it does not have a rugged build or folding capabilities.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.81" |
| pixel density |
460 ppi |
| resolution |
1320 x 2856 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 Ultra is equipped with a 6.81″ OLED/AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 1320 x 2856 px and a pixel density of 460 ppi for sharp visuals. The screen supports HDR10 for enhanced color and contrast, and features a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate for smooth and responsive interactions. It also includes branded damage-resistant Gorilla Glass and an Always-On Display feature, though it does not support HDR10+ or Dolby Vision.
Performance:
| internal storage |
1024GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
HiSilicon Kirin 9000 |
| GPU name |
Mali-G57 |
| CPU speed |
1 x 3.13 & 3 x 2.54 & 4 x 2.05 GHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2750 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
5 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
44 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| L2 cache |
0.512 MB |
| Supports ECC memory |
✕ |
| L1 cache |
64 KB |
| L2 core |
0.256 MB/core |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
6W |
| L3 core |
2 MB/core |
| turbo clock speed |
3.3GHz |
| L3 cache |
4 MB |
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra delivers robust performance with its HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset and 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and fast app launches. It also features a generous 1024GB of internal storage for ample space. The CPU offers a combination of high-speed cores, with clock speeds up to 3.3GHz, and is built on a 5nm process. The device supports 64-bit processing, DirectX 12, and integrated graphics with a Mali-G57 GPU, enhancing overall performance and gaming experiences.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 50 & 13 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.4 & 2.2 & 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 |
3.7x |
| 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) |
2f |
| 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 Ultra is equipped with a 50MP dual-lens main camera and a 50MP front camera, offering high-quality photos and video. The main camera features a 3.7x optical zoom and supports advanced functions like phase-detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, and HDR mode for better detail and clarity. It also supports 4K video recording at 30 fps, slow-motion video, and a timelapse feature, while the front camera includes a wide aperture for enhanced selfies.
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 Ultra offers a range of useful features in its operating system, including camera and microphone privacy options, dark mode, and the ability to customize notifications. It supports multitasking with split screen and provides voice commands for hands-free control. Other notable features include widgets, phone tracking, and multi-user support. However, it does not receive direct OS updates from the vendor or have the ability to be used as a PC.
Battery:
| battery power |
6500 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✓ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
100W |
| wireless charging speed |
50W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✓ |
| reverse wireless charging speed |
7.5W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is equipped with a powerful 6500 mAh battery that supports both fast charging at 100W and wireless charging at 50W for convenient power-ups. It also offers reverse wireless charging at 7.5W, allowing you to charge other devices wirelessly. Additionally, the device includes a battery level indicator and comes with a charger, though the battery itself is not removable.
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 Ultra features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality, along with support for aptX and LDAC for high-quality wireless audio streaming. However, it does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack, radio functionality, or support for 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 Huawei Nova 15 Ultra offers 5G support, ensuring fast mobile connectivity, along with a comprehensive range of wireless features like Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be). It also includes NFC, a fingerprint scanner for secure access, and supports GPS, Galileo, and a variety of sensors including a gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass. However, it does not support external memory, satellite SOS, or crash detection.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
The device includes a video light for enhanced photography and video shooting, but does not feature a sapphire glass display, curved display, or an e-paper display.