Huawei nova 15 Max

Name: Huawei nova 15 Max
Brand: Huawei

Display6.84" 1272 x 2756 pixels

Main camera50MP

Battery8500 mAh

7.0GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2026, May 07

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.3 x 78 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)

Weight

232 g (8.18 oz)

Build

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 4000 nits (peak)

Size

6.84 inches, 114.8 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1272 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)

Platform

EMUI 14.2

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", dual-pixel PDAF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Features

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Yes

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Battery

Type

8500 mAh

Misc

Colors

Blush Gold, Lake Cyan, Golden Black

Models

CHZ-LX1

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design62

Display95

Performance50

Camera66

Battery64

Value70

GoSolo Verdict

The nova 15 Max is a large-screen phone built for battery endurance and long viewing sessions, with a bright OLED display and an 8500 mAh cell that will easily clear two days of use. For 280 EUR it is a straightforward value play, though the plastic build and basic camera setup mean it prioritizes longevity and screen time over imaging or design.

Strengths · 4

8500 mAh battery with all-day-plus longevity, rare at this price in 2026
6.84-inch OLED display at 4000 nits peak brightness and 120Hz, excellent for streaming and reading on a budget
Thin 8mm profile and 232g weight for the screen size, comfortable to hold despite the size
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.2 for modern wireless, future-proofing on connectivity

Trade-offs · 3

Plastic build on the back and frame betrays the price point, prone to scratches and dents
50MP main camera with f/1.9 is competent but unremarkable—no ultrawide, telephoto, or macro setup means you're limited to cropping or stepping back
40W charging speed is slow by 2026 standards; rivals at this price point already push 100W+, meaning a full recharge takes well over an hour