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Huawei nova 10 vs Huawei nova 16 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 10 and Huawei nova 16 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Huawei nova 10 is the easier phone to carry at 168 g, versus 218 g for the nova 16 Pro. In return, the nova 16 Pro is far more complete for cameras and connectivity, with a 200 MP main camera versus 50 MP and 5G rather than 4G.
The nova 16 Pro also leads on performance, with 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage versus 8 GB and 256 GB on the nova 10. Its LTPO OLED display packs 1320 × 2856 px and 460 ppi, ahead of the OLED's 1080 × 2400 px and 395 ppi. It is wider, though: 78 mm versus 73.9 mm.
The nova 16 Pro pairs a 7000 mAh battery with 100 W charging, ahead of the nova 10's 4000 mAh and 66 W. It adds a telephoto camera, optical image stabilization on the main camera, and Wi-Fi 7. The nova 10 retains a clear front-camera edge, with 60 MP versus 50 MP.
Huawei nova 10
The Huawei nova 10 is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter phone: it weighs 168 g versus 218 g for the nova 16 Pro.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for anyone prioritizing camera and battery capacity, with a 200 MP main camera and a 7000 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 10, if you care about…
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 218 g
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 572,148
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Maleoon 910 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 572,148 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz + 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, White | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.1 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.2 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 6,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz, Always-On Display | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Dual-Edge Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 5 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | — | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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, 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 10 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NCO-AL00, NCO-LX1, NCO-LX3 | CRS-AL00 |
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