Huawei nova 15 vs Motorola Edge (2026)
46.7Performance28.9
60.2Display76.7
43.4Camera63.4
73.8Battery59.4
60Features68
6 spec wins — Huawei nova 153 spec wins — Motorola Edge (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 15 scores 55.5 against 55.4 for Motorola Edge (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 15 edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 15
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 59
- 67% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 20% higher telephoto: 12 MP vs 10 MP
Reasons to pick the Motorola Edge (2026)
- Stronger display score: 77 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 68 vs 60
- 18% lower weight: 161 g vs 196 g
- 16% higher Pixel density: 460 ppi vs 395 ppi
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Extreme AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1216x2640 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 5,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7450 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+67% | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 161 g+18% |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 | Motorola Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |