Hotwav A16 Pro Max: specifications and verdict
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A16 Pro Max

4.3 NeoScore #992 of 1029

Launched April 2026 · Energy class D

Overview

NeoScore

4.3

#992 of 1029

Design & display
4.9
Performance & hardware
3.1
Camera
3.8
Connectivity
6.2
Battery & charging
4.2

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyD
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityB
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceA
ABCDE

Strengths

  • 6.75-inch IPS LCD with 120 Hz refresh rate and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification.
  • 5,160 mAh Li-Ion battery with fast charging.
  • Expandable 64 GB UFS 2.2 storage.

Weak points

  • The 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage leave less headroom for multitasking and large files.
  • Fast charging is limited to 10 W.
  • The display offers 420 nits and 260 ppi at a resolution of 720 × 1,600 px.
Display
6.75 inIPS LCD720 × 1,600 px120 Hz
Design
225 g78.5 mm168.3 mm8.5 mm
Performance
ASR ASR8662Octa-Core3 GB RAM64 GB
AnTuTu
235,000Better than 5% of phones
Battery
5,160 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 5 Mpx
Software
Android 15

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
ASR ASR8662
Processor Process Size
22 nm
Graphics GPU
ARM G310 (819 MHz)
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
1.75 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
AnTuTu Score
235,000
CPU Description
2x1.75 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.5 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
3 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
D
Battery Capacity
5,160 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
800

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Blue, Gold
Body Thickness
8.5 mm
Body Width
78.5 mm
Body Height
168.3 mm
Weight
225 g
Usable Surface
83 %
Body Materials
Metal
Resistance Features
IP44
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
B
Drop Test Count
270

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
420 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.75 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensor

Sensor Features
Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
OS Update Support
6 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 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
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

4.3 /10

Selected variant

3 GB / 64 GB / global

Design & display
4.87
Performance & hardware
3.09
Camera
3.76
Connectivity
6.23
Battery & charging
4.2
NeoScore rank
#992 / 1029

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
D
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Evidence-based overview

A16 Pro Max technical sheet

The Hotwav A16 Pro Max runs Android 15 and uses a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Its documented display features include a 120 Hz refresh rate, curved glass, capacitive multi-touch and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification. Resolution is 720 × 1,600 px, pixel density is 260 ppi and peak brightness is 420 nits. Those figures are the useful basis for judging the screen because no independent hands-on display test is documented.

Processing comes from the octa-core ASR ASR8662, configured as 2x1.75 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.5 GHz Cortex-A55, with an ARM G310 (819 MHz) GPU. Memory consists of 3 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, with expandable storage supported. The recorded AnTuTu v10 score is 235,000; this should not be mistaken for an editorial benchmark run.

The non-removable 5,160 mAh Li-Ion battery supports 10 W fast charging, but a battery-endurance figure is not available. The 13 Mpx rear camera includes autofocus, HDR and digital zoom, while the front camera is 5 Mpx. Stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB Type-C are also listed. The phone has documented OS update support for 6 years. It weighs 225 g, carries an IP44 rating and comes in Black, White, Blue and Gold.

Highlights

  • 16.75-inch IPS LCD with 120 Hz refresh rate and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification.
  • 25,160 mAh Li-Ion battery with fast charging.
  • 3Expandable 64 GB UFS 2.2 storage.
  • 4OS update support is documented for 6 years.

Things to consider

  • 1The 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage leave less headroom for multitasking and large files.
  • 2Fast charging is limited to 10 W.
  • 3The display offers 420 nits and 260 ppi at a resolution of 720 × 1,600 px.

A16 Pro Max

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
06
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Variant details

Memory
3 GB
Markets
global
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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