Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 15 Pro vs Hotwav Note 16
Comparison between Hotwav Note 15 Pro and Hotwav Note 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Hotwav Note 15 Pro is the stronger fit for buyers who value storage and durability: it has 128 GB and drop resistance class A, versus 64 GB and class D on the Hotwav Note 16. They are close overall; the Note 16 makes more sense for a larger screen and lighter body.
The Note 15 Pro also has better repairability, class B versus class C on the Note 16, and an A energy-efficiency rating versus D. The gap in drop testing is substantial: 270 tests versus 57.
The Hotwav Note 16 has a 6.9″ display, compared with 6.6″ on the Note 15 Pro; it is also lighter at 208 g versus 223 g and thinner at 8.2 mm versus 8.9 mm. Both share the Unisoc Tiger T606, 4 GB of RAM, a 5160 mAh battery, and 10 W charging.
Hotwav Note 15 Pro
The Hotwav Note 15 Pro is the better buy for buyers who value 128 GB of storage and drop resistance class A.
Hotwav Note 16
The Hotwav Note 16 is the better fit for buyers who want a 6.9″ display and a lighter 208 g phone.
The verdict
Your pick: Hotwav Note 15 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 15 Pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against D
- Repairability Class
- B
- against C
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 57
Hotwav Note 16, if you care about…
- Weight
- 208 g
- against 223 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.6″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | Unisoc Tiger T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 235,000 | 235,000 |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Cyan | Black, Blue, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 166.2 mm | 171.8 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | D |
| Repairability Class | B Best value | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 57 |
Battery
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | D |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 5,160 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | Note 15 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
