Huawei nova Flip S vs OnePlus N6

Verdict

The Huawei nova Flip S scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (connectivity & features, camera, display and performance), while the OnePlus N6 leads in design & durability and battery.

The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 58 vs 5 points.

The OnePlus N6 is the newer model, announced 8 months after the Huawei nova Flip S.

Choose the Huawei nova Flip S for connectivity & features and camera; choose the OnePlus N6 for design & durability and battery.

nova Flip S leads in 18 fields
N6 leads in 3 fields
13 ties

34 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	nova Flip S	N6
Overall
Performance	67	38
Camera	59	10
Battery	60	71
Display	93	53
Design & durability	47	60
Connectivity & features	58	5

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: nova Flip S: 56/100(Better); N6: 34/100
Chipset: nova Flip S: Kirin 8030; N6: Dimensity 6360 Apex
RAM (max): nova Flip S: 12 GB(Better); N6: 6 GB
Storage (max): nova Flip S: 512 GB(Better); N6: 128 GB
Process node: nova Flip S: Unknown; N6: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: nova Flip S: 50 MP; N6: 50 MP
Main sensor size: nova Flip S: 1/1.56″; N6: Unknown
Optical stabilization (OIS): nova Flip S: Yes(Better); N6: No
Ultra-wide camera: nova Flip S: Yes(Better); N6: No
Telephoto camera: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Periscope lens: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Optical zoom: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Video recording: nova Flip S: 4K 30 fps(Better); N6: 1080p
Front camera: nova Flip S: 32 MP(Better); N6: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: nova Flip S: Yes; N6: No

Battery

Battery capacity: nova Flip S: 4400 mAh; N6: 8000 mAh(Better)
Wired charging: nova Flip S: 66 W(Better); N6: 45 W
Wireless charging: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Reverse charging: nova Flip S: Yes; N6: Yes
Reverse charging type: nova Flip S: Wired; N6: Wired

Display

Screen size: nova Flip S: 6.94″; N6: 6.8″
Panel type: nova Flip S: LTPO OLED(Better); N6: LCD
Refresh rate: nova Flip S: 120 Hz; N6: 120 Hz
Pixel density: nova Flip S: 421 ppi(Better); N6: 254 ppi
Peak brightness: nova Flip S: Unknown; N6: 1200 nits
Resolution: nova Flip S: 1136x2690; N6: 720x1570

Design & durability

Weight: nova Flip S: 195 g(Better); N6: 224 g
Thickness: nova Flip S: 6.9 mm(Better); N6: 8.9 mm
Dust & water resistance: nova Flip S: None; N6: IP65–IP67(Better)
Back material: nova Flip S: Leather(Better); N6: Plastic
Frame material: nova Flip S: Aluminum(Better); N6: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G: nova Flip S: Yes(Better); N6: No
Wi-Fi: nova Flip S: Wi-Fi 6; N6: Unknown
Bluetooth: nova Flip S: 5.2; N6: Unknown
USB speed: nova Flip S: USB 2.0; N6: USB 2.0
USB port: nova Flip S: USB-C 2.0; N6: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
NFC: nova Flip S: Yes(Better); N6: No
eSIM: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Satellite connectivity: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Stereo speakers: nova Flip S: Yes(Better); N6: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Fingerprint reader: nova Flip S: Side-mounted(Better); N6: None
3D face unlock: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
Infrared blaster: nova Flip S: No; N6: No
FM radio: nova Flip S: No; N6: Unknown
microSD slot: nova Flip S: No; N6: Yes(Better)
Card slot: nova Flip S: No; N6: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: nova Flip S: HarmonyOS 5.1; N6: Android 16
OS updates (major versions): nova Flip S: Unknown; N6: 2
Launch price: nova Flip S: About 410 EUR; N6: ₹ 24,999
Year: nova Flip S: 2025; N6: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	nova Flip S	N6
Network
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1x	HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands	LTE	LTE
5G bands	SA/NSA	–
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2025, October 17	2026, June 30
Status	Available. Released 2025, October 25	Available. Released 2026, July 04
Body
Dimensions	Unfolded: 169.8 x 75.4 x 6.9 mm Folded: 87.8 x 75.4 x 15.1 mm	166.5 x 78.2 x 8.9 mm (6.56 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
Weight	195 g or 199 g (6.88 oz)	224 g (7.90 oz)
Build	Aluminum frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Splash/dust resistant	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Display
Type	Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 975 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM)
Size	6.94 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1136 x 2690 pixels (~421 ppi density) Cover display: LTPO OLED, 2.14 inch, 480 x 480 pixels, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, 318ppi	720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Platform
OS	HarmonyOS 5.1	Android 16, OxygenOS 16, up to 2 major OS updates
Chipset	Kirin 8030	Mediatek Dimensity 6360 Apex (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	–	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	No	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual	50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)	–
Features	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama
Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps
Single	–	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Selfie camera
Single	32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide)	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features	HDR, panorama	Panorama
Video	4K, 1080p	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC	GPS
NFC	Yes	No
Radio	No	Unspecified
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing	Unspecified
Battery
Type	Li-Po 4400 mAh	8000 mAh
Charging	66W wired, 100% in 40 min 5W reverse wired	45W wired, 50% in 47 min 5W reverse wired Bypass charging
Misc
Colors	Green, Pink, White, Black, Nova Black, Blue	Fresh Mint, Midnight Green
Models	PSD-AL80	–
Price	About 410 EUR	₹ 24,999