Huawei Nova 16Z vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Compare Huawei Nova 16Z and Huawei Nova 16 Pro to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Huawei Nova 16Z is priced from ¥2699, while Huawei Nova 16 Pro is available at ¥3899 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.
Huawei Nova 16Z vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | Huawei Nova 16Z | Huawei Nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥2699 | ¥3899 |
| Processor | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Huawei Kirin 9010S |
| Display | 6.7", FHD+ OLED, 120Hz | 6.84", FHD+ OLED, 120Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Front) | 200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front) |
| Battery | 6000mAh, 100Watt, Charger in the box | 7000mAh, 100Watt, Charger in the box |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB, 256GB | 12GB, 256GB |
Performance Scorecard
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Huawei Nova 16Z100
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Huawei Kirin 9010S | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", FHD+ OLED, 120Hz | 6.84", FHD+ OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Front) | 200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 100Watt, Charger in the box | 7000mAh, 100Watt, Charger in the box | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
General
| Box Contents | Phone, 100W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case | Phone, 100W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | White Sky, Black Starry Sky, Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl | Sky Blue, Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl, Sky White, Starry Black | ||
| Launch | June 01, 2026 | June 01, 2026 | ||
| Stores | ||||
| Launch Country | China | China | ||
| Launch Price | ¥2699 | ¥3899 |
Display
🏆 Winner: Huawei Nova 16 Pro
| Display Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | ||
| Playback Quality | HDR | HDR Vivid | ||
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300Hz | 300Hz | ||
| Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.84 inches | ||
| Area | 108.3cm² | 115cm² | ||
| Display Form Factor | Flat Display | Flat Display | ||
| Screen to Body Ratio | 88.6 | 90.4 | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2856 pixels | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Density | 395ppi | 460ppi | ||
| Display Bit Rate | 10-bit | 10-bit | ||
| Color Gamut Range | 100% | 100% | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Eye Protection | AI Eye Protection | AI Eye Protection | ||
| Colour Gamut | DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 | ||
| Colour Depth | 1.07 Billion Colours | 1.07 Billion Colours | ||
| LTPO Support | - | Yes | ||
| Peak Brightness | - | 6000 nits |
Body
🏆 Winner: Huawei Nova 16 Pro
| Height | 161.79mm | 163mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.47mm | 78mm | ||
| Thickness | 7.19mm | 7.1mm | ||
| Weight | 196.5 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Screen Material | Aluminosilicate Glass | Kunlun Glass | ||
| Display Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass | Kunlun Glass | ||
| Back Material | Metal | Glass | ||
| Side Material | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Ports | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| Additional Features | USB Type-C (bottom) | USB Type-C (bottom) | ||
| IP Rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Sound Tuning | Huawei Histen | Huawei Histen | ||
| Build Quality | - | Kunlun Glass |
Processor
🏆 Winner: Huawei Nova 16Z
| Chipset Manufacturer | Huawei | Huawei | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | Kirin 9010S | ||
| Number of Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core |
Performance Benchmarks
| AnTuTu | 1326372 | 956941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core | 1350 | 1410 |
Main Camera
🏆 Winner: Huawei Nova 16 Pro
| Main Camera #1 Megapixel | 50MP | 200MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Camera #1 Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 | ||
| Main Camera #1 Focal Length | 23mm | 23mm | ||
| Main Camera #1 Lens Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Main Camera #1 Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/1.28" | ||
| Main Camera #2 Megapixel | 12MP | 50MP | ||
| Main Camera #2 Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.6 | ||
| Main Camera #2 Focal Length | 69mm | 88mm | ||
| Main Camera #2 Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Capture smiles, Digital zoom, HDR, LED flash, Night mode, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Capture smiles, Color Spectrum Sensor, Digital zoom, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED-Flash, Night mode, Optical Zoom, panorama, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Super Macro, Time Lapse | ||
| Camera Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Dynamic Video Recording Support | HDR Vivid Recording | HDR Vivid Recording | ||
| Slow Motion Recording | 480 fps slomo | 480 fps slomo | ||
| Auto Focus Type | PDAF | Laser Auto Focus | ||
| Zoom Capability | 20-50X | 50-100X | ||
| Optical Zoom Support | 3X | 3.7X | ||
| Video Features | gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | ||
| Video Recording | 1080p, 4K | 1080p, 4K | ||
| Main Camera #1 Camera Features | - | OIS | ||
| Main Camera #2 Camera Features | - | 3.7x Optical Zoom, OIS | ||
| Main Camera #3 Megapixel | - | 50MP | ||
| Main Camera #3 Aperture | - | f/2.2 | ||
| Main Camera #3 Focal Length | - | 13mm | ||
| Main Camera #3 Field of View | - | 118 | ||
| Main Camera #3 Lens Type | - | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Skin | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS | ||
| AI Features | AI Eye Protection, AI HDR, Xiao Yi | AI Eye Protection, AI HDR, Xiao Yi |
Selfie Camera
🏆 Winner: Huawei Nova 16 Pro
| Front Camera #1 Megapixel | 50MP | 50MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera #1 Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.0 | ||
| Front Camera #1 Pixel Size | 0.7µm | - | ||
| Front Camera #1 Lens Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Front Camera #1 Sensor Size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.5" | ||
| Features | Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, LED flash, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | 120fps Slo-mo, Auto Focus, HDR Photos, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Fixed Focus | Dual Pixel PDAF | ||
| Video Features | gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | EIS, HDR Vivid | ||
| Video Recording | 1080@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| HDR Recording Support | HDR Vivid Recording | HDR Vivid Recording | ||
| Front Camera #1 Camera Features | - | Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
🏆 Winner: Huawei Nova 16 Pro
| Battery Capacity | 6000mAh | 7000mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | - | ||
| Reverse Wired Charging Support | Yes | Yes | ||
| Charging Speed Wired | 100W | 100W | ||
| Charging Standards Supported | PD, PPS, QC, SCP, UFCS | PD, PPS, QC, SCP, UFCS | ||
| Charging Speed Reverse Wired | 5W | 5W |
Network
| Sim Type | Dual SIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G | 5G | ||
| Band Types | 5G, GSM, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| 2G Bands | 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | 1800, 1900, 850, 900 | ||
| 3G Bands | 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | ||
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE | ||
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
Connectivity
🏆 Winner: Tie
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Version | WiFi 7 | WiFi 7 | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 6 | 6 | ||
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, L2HC, LDAC, LE, SBC | AAC, L2HC, LDAC, LE, SBC | ||
| GPS | AGPS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Glonass, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), Navic, QZSS (L1+L5) | AGPS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), Glonass, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), Navic, QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC Support | Supported | Supported |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors on Board | Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Haptic Feedback | Ordinary Motor | Ordinary Motor | ||
| Facial Recognition | 2D Face Recognition | 2D Face Recognition |
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