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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate Xs 2 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
Your pick: Huawei nova 16s, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate Xs 2, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Body Materials
- Leather, Metal
- against Glass, Plastic
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 7.8″
- against 6.68″
Huawei nova 16s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,880 mAh
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- against 424 ppi
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,880 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 11.1 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 139.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 156.5 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 257 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Leather, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.4 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 886,400 | 1,013,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Display
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 7.8″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,200 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Foldable Display, OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | 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 | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 12 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | EMUI | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B6, 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 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Mate Xs 2 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
