Huawei Nova 16

Huawei Nova 16 is a new smartphone that features a 6.68 inches FHD+ OLED display, Kirin 9010S processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. It also includes a 50MP primary camera and a 50MP front camera. Huawei Nova 16 also includes a 7000mAh battery pack, 100W charging, and runs HarmonyOS 6 with HarmonyOS. Huawei Nova 16 has launched in China but has not released in India.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched on: 01 Jun 2026

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Launched Price in China¥2999
Processor
Processor
Kirin 9010S
Display
Display
6.68 inches FHD+ OLED (120Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
50MP50MP
Wide-angleTelephoto
Front Camera
Front Camera
50MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
12GB
256GB
Battery
Battery
7000mAh (100W)
OS
OS
HarmonyOS 6 (HarmonyOS)
Processor
Processor
Kirin 9010S
Display
Display
6.68 inches FHD+ OLED (120Hz)
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
50MP50MP
Wide-angleTelephoto
Front Camera
Front Camera
50MP
Wide
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
12GB
256GB
Battery
Battery
7000mAh (100W)
OS
OS
HarmonyOS 6 (HarmonyOS)
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This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the China launch.

Huawei Nova 16 Benchmarks

System Performance
System Performance
Geekbench 6
  • CPU Single-Core1,410
  • CPU Multi-Core3,637
AnTuTu 0
  • CPU4,97,947
  • GPU1,61,817
  • Memory2,60,995
  • UX2,35,219

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Huawei Nova 16 Full Specifications

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General

  • Box ContentsPhone, 100W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
  • AvailabilityJune 06, 2026
  • Launch Price¥2999

Display

  • Type
    • Display TypeOLED
    • Refresh Rate120Hz
    • Playback QualityHDR Vivid
    • LTPO SupportNo
    • LTPS SupportYes
    • Touch Sampling Rate300Hz
    • Anti Reflection CoatingNo
  • Size
    • Display Size6.68 inches
    • Area108.9 cm²
    • Screen to Body Ratio90.3%
    • Display Form FactorFlat Display
  • Resolution
    • Display ResolutionFHD+
    • Resolution Width1280pixels
    • Resolution Height2800pixels
    • Aspect Ratio19.5:9
    • Pixel Density461ppi
    • Colour GamutDCI-P3
    • Color Gamut Range100%
    • Display Bit Rate10-bit
    • Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours
    • Eye ProtectionDynamic Dimming
    • Peak Brightness4000nits

Body

  • Dimensions159.6 x 75.5 x 7.3 mm
  • Weight199 grams
  • FrontAluminosilicate Glass
  • BackMetal
  • SideMetal Frame
  • Build QualityAluminosilicate Glass
  • PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C (bottom)
  • IP RatingIP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
  • SpeakerStereo Speakers, Huawei Histen

Processor

  • Chipset
    • Chipset ManufacturerHuawei
    • ChipsetKirin 9010S
  • CPU
    • Number of CoresOcta-core
    • Clock Speed2x2.5 GHz Taishan V121 & 6x2.05 GHz Taishan V121 & 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A510
  • GPUMaleoon 910

Operating System

  • Operating SystemHarmonyOS 6, HarmonyOS
  • Software Updates2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates
  • AI FeaturesAI Algorithms​, AI Assistant, AI Cloud Enhancement, AI Dynamic Photos, AI Eye Protection, AI HDR, AI Photography Suite, AI Two-Way Call Noise Reduction, Xiao Yi

Main Camera

  • Main Camera
    • Main Camera Megapixel50MP
    • Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
    • Main Camera Aperturef/1.9
    • Main Camera Focal Length23 mm
    • Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.56"
    • Main Camera Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF
  • Main Camera #2
    • Main Camera #2 Megapixel50MP
    • Main Camera #2 Camera SensorRYYB sensor
    • Main Camera #2 Lens TypeTelephoto
    • Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.6
    • Main Camera #2 Focal Length88 mm
    • Main Camera #2 Camera Features3.3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF
  • Features
    • Camera StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
    • Optical Zoom Support3.3X
    • Auto Focus TypePDAF
    • Dynamic Video Recording SupportHDR Vivid Recording
    • Slow Motion Recording480 fps slomo
    • Max Zoom Supported50-100X
    • FeaturesCapture smiles, Continuous Shooting, Hi-Res Mode, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Blur, Portrait mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Snapshot, Time Lapse, Timed Photography, Voice-activated Photography, Watermark
  • Video
    • Video Recording1080p, 4K
    • Log Video Recording SupportNo
    • Video Featuresgyro-EIS, HDR Vivid, OIS

Selfie Camera

  • Front Camera
    • Front Camera #1 Megapixel50MP
    • Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
    • Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.4
    • Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.5"
  • Features
    • Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
    • FeaturesAuto Smile Capture, High resolution, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Selfie Photo Mirror, Slow-Motion, Time Lapse, Timed Shooting, Voice-activated Shooting, Watermark
  • Video
    • Video Recording1080@30fps, 4k@30fps
    • HDR Recording SupportHDR Vivid Recording
    • Video Featuresgyro-EIS, HDR Vivid

Battery

  • Capacity
    • Battery Capacity7000mAh
    • Battery TypeLithium Polymer
  • Charging
    • Charging Speed Wired100W
    • Wireless Charging SupportNo
    • Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
    • Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes
    • Charging Speed Reverse Wired5W
    • Charging Standards SupportedPD, PPS, QC, SCP, SuperCharge, UFCS
    • Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

  • Storage
    • Storage Size256GB
  • RAM
    • RAM Size12GB
    • RAM TypeLPDDR5

Network

  • SIMDual SIM
  • Technology5G, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE FDD, LTE TD
  • 2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)
  • 3G Bands800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 (6 bands)
  • 4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 39, 40, 41 (19 bands)
  • 5G Bands1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 (10 bands)
  • Speed5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

  • WLAN
    • Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7
    • Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
    • Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth
    • Bluetooth Version6
    • Bluetooth CodecsAAC, L2HC, LDAC, LE, SBC
  • PositioningAGPS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Glonass, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), Navic, QZSS (L1+L5)
  • NFCSupported

Features

  • Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
  • Sensors
    • Sensors on BoardAmbient Light Sensor, Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor
  • Additional FeaturesOrdinary Motor

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Huawei Nova 16 Key Highlights

ProcessorKirin 9010S
Display6.68 inches
Battery7000mAh
Rear Camera50MP
Front Camera50MP
RAM/Storage12GB/256GB

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