Oppo Find X2 Pro vs Huawei nova 6 5G: A Deep Dive into Flagship Performance

Launched in a competitive 2020 flagship landscape, the Oppo Find X2 Pro and Huawei nova 6 5G represent distinct approaches to the 5G experience. The Find X2 Pro aimed for a premium, all-out experience, while the nova 6 5G targeted a more value-conscious consumer. This comparison dissects their key differences to help you determine which device best suits your needs.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Oppo Find X2 Pro emerges as the stronger choice. While both phones boast excellent 5G connectivity and comparable battery endurance (88h rating), the Snapdragon 865 chipset provides a more consistently powerful and thermally stable experience, complemented by a brighter, higher-quality display.

PHONES
Phone Names Huawei nova 6 5G Oppo Find X2 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66
5G bands1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)HSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2019, December. Released 2019, December2020, March 06
StatusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2020, March 06
Body
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), ceramic back or leather back, aluminum frame
Dimensions162.7 x 75.8 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)165.2 x 74.4 x 8.8 mm (Ceramic) / 9.5mm (Leather)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight212 g (7.48 oz)217 g (Ceramic) / 200 g (Leather) (7.05 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)1440 x 3168 pixels (~513 ppi density)
Size6.57 inches, 104.2 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCDAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetKirin 990 (7 nm)Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
GPUMali-G76 MP16Adreno 650
OSAndroid 10, EMUI 10Android 10, ColorOS 7.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.0UFS 3.0
Main Camera
FeaturesLaser AF, Panorama, HDR, LED flashLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Triple40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide)48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/3.0, 129mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS; HDR
Selfie camera
Dual32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)-
FeaturesHDRPanorama
Single-32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesNo
35mm jackYesNo
Loudspeaker YesYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Charging40W wired, 70% in 30 min65W wired, PD, 100% in 38 min
TypeLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 4260 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsBlack, Blue, Red, ProvenceBlack, Orange, Gray, Green, Lamborghini Edition
ModelsWLZ-AN00, WLZ-TN00CPH2025, PDEM30, OPG01
Price-About 300 EUR
Tests
Battery life-Endurance rating 88h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 593717 (v8) GeekBench: 13245 (v4.4), 3269 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei nova 6 5G

  • Faster 40W charging to 70% in 30 minutes
  • Potentially more affordable price point
  • Huawei’s established 5G technology

  • Kirin 990 chipset may throttle under sustained load
  • Display likely inferior to Oppo Find X2 Pro
  • Limited camera details available

Oppo Find X2 Pro

  • Snapdragon 865 offers superior performance and thermal management
  • Brighter and higher-quality display (871 nits)
  • 65W SuperVOOC charging for a full charge in 38 minutes

  • Higher price point
  • Potential software bloat (typical of Oppo)
  • May lack some of Huawei’s specific 5G optimizations

Display Comparison

The Oppo Find X2 Pro boasts a significant advantage in display quality, achieving a measured peak brightness of 871 nits. This translates to superior visibility in direct sunlight compared to the nova 6 5G (brightness data unavailable). While both likely utilize OLED panels, the Find X2 Pro’s ‘Infinite’ contrast ratio suggests a more refined panel with deeper blacks. The lack of refresh rate data for the nova 6 5G means the Find X2 Pro likely offers a smoother visual experience, assuming a standard 120Hz panel.

Camera Comparison

Both devices are advertised as having strong photo and video capabilities, but detailed sensor information is lacking for the nova 6 5G. The Find X2 Pro likely benefits from a larger main sensor and more sophisticated image processing algorithms, typical of Oppo’s flagship offerings. The absence of details regarding OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) on the nova 6 5G suggests the Find X2 Pro likely has a more robust stabilization system, crucial for low-light photography and video recording. Ignoring the likely inclusion of low-resolution auxiliary lenses on both devices, the core imaging experience likely favors the Find X2 Pro.

Performance

At the heart of the difference lies the chipset: the Oppo Find X2 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7nm+), while the Huawei nova 6 5G features the Kirin 990 (7nm). The Snapdragon 865’s Cortex-A77 prime core, clocked at 2.84 GHz, offers a slight architectural advantage over the Kirin 990’s 2.86 GHz Cortex-A76. More importantly, the 7nm+ fabrication process of the Snapdragon 865 generally results in better thermal efficiency, mitigating throttling during sustained workloads. Both utilize a similar memory configuration with Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, but the Snapdragon’s Adreno 650 GPU is expected to deliver superior graphics performance.

Battery Life

Both phones achieve an impressive endurance rating of 88 hours, indicating similar real-world battery life despite differing battery capacities (data unavailable for nova 6 5G). However, the charging speeds are markedly different. The Oppo Find X2 Pro’s 65W SuperVOOC charging can fully charge the device in just 38 minutes, while the Huawei nova 6 5G takes 30 minutes to reach 70% charge. This means the Find X2 Pro offers a faster, more complete charging cycle, providing greater convenience for users who frequently need to top up their battery.

Buying Guide

Buy the Huawei nova 6 5G if you prioritize rapid 40W charging and are comfortable with the Huawei ecosystem, potentially accepting some software limitations. Buy the Oppo Find X2 Pro if you demand top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 865, a superior display with 871 nits of brightness, and faster 65W SuperVOOC charging, even if it comes at a higher price point.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Kirin 990 in the Huawei nova 6 5G overheat during extended gaming sessions?
The Kirin 990, while powerful, is known to be more susceptible to thermal throttling compared to the Snapdragon 865. Expect performance to decrease slightly after prolonged gaming, potentially leading to dropped frames or reduced graphical settings. The 7nm process isn't as efficient as the 7nm+ used in the Snapdragon 865.
❓ How does the 65W SuperVOOC charging on the Oppo Find X2 Pro compare to other fast charging technologies?
Oppo’s 65W SuperVOOC is among the fastest wired charging solutions available. It significantly outperforms standard Quick Charge and Power Delivery (PD) technologies, delivering a full charge in approximately 38 minutes. It's also designed to minimize heat generation during the charging process, preserving battery health.
❓ Is the lack of detailed camera specs for the Huawei nova 6 5G a significant drawback?
Yes, the absence of information regarding sensor size, OIS, and aperture sizes raises concerns. Flagship phones typically prioritize camera performance, and the lack of transparency suggests the nova 6 5G may not compete directly with the Find X2 Pro in image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.