Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 16 Pro vs Doogee Note 56
Comparison between Hotwav Note 16 Pro and Doogee Note 56: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and Doogee.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Hotwav Note 16 Pro suits buyers who prioritize performance and cameras: its 235,000 AnTuTu score exceeds the Doogee Note 56’s 154,000, and it has 13 MP versus 8 MP. The Doogee Note 56 is better for battery and connectivity, with 6,150 mAh versus 5,160 mAh, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.4 versus Bluetooth 5.0. Their overall score is tied at 4.2.
Hotwav leads performance with 4 GB of RAM versus 3 GB and 128 GB of storage versus 64 GB. Its display is also 6.9″ and 500 nits, compared with 6.56″ and 400 nits; Doogee counters with 269 ppi versus 260 ppi. For photography, Hotwav adds an f/1.8 aperture versus f/2 and an 8 MP front camera versus 5 MP.
Doogee is lighter at 195 g versus 208 g and has Class B drop resistance versus Class D. Its 6,150 mAh battery is above average, while both phones charge at 10 W and provide 44 hours per cycle. Hotwav is the stronger buy for performance and photos; Doogee is the better fit for battery, NFC, and lower weight.
Hotwav Note 16 Pro
The Hotwav Note 16 Pro is the better buy for performance and photos, with 235,000 AnTuTu and a 13 MP main camera.
Doogee Note 56
The Doogee Note 56 is the better buy for buyers who want a 6,150 mAh battery, NFC, and 195 g weight.
The verdict
Your pick: Doogee Note 56, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 16 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 235,000
- against 154,000
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 400 nits
Doogee Note 56, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,150 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 235,000 Best value | 154,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 725 |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink, Grey | Black, White, Grey, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 78.3 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 171.8 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 195 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 52 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | D | D |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,150 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Removable, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 44 h |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 1,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | LTE |
| 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 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| 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, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
