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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Ascend D2 vs Huawei nova 16s
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Huawei Ascend D2, if you care about…
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 199 g
- Resistance Features
- IP57
- against IP65
Huawei nova 16s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 2 GB
- 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 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 100 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | 144 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 140 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.3 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP57 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei K3V2 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Vivante GC4000 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,013,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Display
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.68″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Scratch Resistant |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.1 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n82, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Ascend D2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
