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Hotwav Note 16 Pro 4 GB / 128 GB / Global

4.2 NeoScore #4142 of 6245

4 GB / 128 GB / Global · Launched September 2025 · Energy class D

Overview

NeoScore

4.2

#4142 of 6245

Design & display
4.5
Performance & hardware
3.1
Camera
3.5
Connectivity
5.2
Battery & charging
5.3

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyD
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceD
ABCDE

Strengths

  • It supports two Nano-SIM cards and includes GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo.
  • The 128 GB storage can be expanded.
  • It comes with Android 14 and Google Services.

Weak points

  • The Unisoc Tiger T606 and its 235,000 AnTuTu score are among the weakest performance results of its time.
  • The display offers 260 ppi and 500 nits, both worse than what most phones of its time provide.
  • The 13 MP rear camera is among the lowest resolutions of its time and lacks optical image stabilization.
Display
6.9″IPS LCD720 × 1,640 px
Design
208 g78.3 mm171.8 mm8.2 mm
Performance
Unisoc Tiger T606Octa-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
235,000Better than 8% of phones
Battery
5,160 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 8 Mpx
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

Hotwav Note 16 Pro 4 GB / 128 GB / Global technical sheet

The Hotwav Note 16 Pro suits buyers seeking a simple Android 14 phone with dual SIM support, expandable storage and broad navigation coverage. Its main trade-off is performance: the Unisoc Tiger T606, 4 GB of RAM and 235,000 AnTuTu points are among the weakest results of its time.

Its 6.9″ IPS LCD gives apps and video plenty of physical space, but 260 ppi and 500 nits are worse than what most phones of its time provide. The 13 MP rear camera is also among the lowest resolutions of its time and has no optical image stabilization. Storage is limited to 128 GB in this configuration, though it can be expanded for additional files.

Connectivity includes Dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. The 5160 mAh battery is typical, while 10 W fast charging is among the slowest of its time. Overall, the phone is among the weakest of its time and receives a NeoScore of 4.2. It is a basic choice for buyers who prioritize essential Android features, two SIMs and expandable storage over speed, screen detail, camera resolution or charging pace.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

4.2 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

4.5

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 260 ppi
3.8
Peak Display Brightness 500 nits
4.0
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
0.0
Weight 208 g
5.2
Usable Surface 82 %
7.1
Body Thickness 8.2 mm
7.6

Performance & hardware

3.1

AnTuTu Score 235,000
0.8
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 1.6 GHz
2.4
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.5

Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
0.0

Connectivity

5.2

Connectivity Features Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
1.5
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
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.3

Battery Capacity 5,160 mAh
9.2
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
0.0

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Design & display
4.45
Performance & hardware
3.06
Camera
3.51
Connectivity
5.18
Battery & charging
5.29
NeoScore rank
#4142 / 6245

Efficiency

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

Energy efficiency
D
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
D

Survived 52 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc Tiger T606
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57
Maximum CPU Clock
1.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
235,000
CPU Description
2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Pink, Grey
Body Thickness
8.2 mm
Body Width
78.3 mm
Body Height
171.8 mm
Weight
208 g
Usable Surface
82 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Drop Resistance Class
D
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
52

Battery

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

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
500 nits
Display Diagonal
6.9″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,640 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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
Wi-Fi Standards
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
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
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

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE

Note 16 Pro

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/1.8
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/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
05
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

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