Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 11 vs Huawei nova 16 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 11 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 16 Pro is the more complete choice for buyers prioritizing cameras, performance, and battery: its 200 MP main camera, optical stabilization, and 7000 mAh battery make the difference. The nova 11 suits anyone who prefers a noticeably lighter phone: 168 g versus 218 g.
The 16 Pro also has the stronger display setup, with LTPO OLED and 6000 nits peak brightness against the nova 11’s OLED and 950 nits. For performance, the Kirin 9010S and 1,013,800 points in AnTuTu v11 outscore the Snapdragon 778G and 587,561 points in AnTuTu v10. Both have 12 GB of RAM and 120 Hz.
For cameras, the nova 16 Pro pairs a 200 MP main camera with optical stabilization, a telephoto camera, and a 50 MP ultrawide; the nova 11 has a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultrawide, but its front camera is 60 MP versus 50 MP. The 16 Pro’s battery is 7000 mAh with 100 W charging; the nova 11 has 4500 mAh and 66 W charging. The 16 Pro adds 5G and Wi-Fi 7.
Huawei nova 11
The Huawei nova 11 is better for buyers who prioritize 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 fit for buyers seeking more camera versatility, with a 200 MP main camera, optical stabilization, and a telephoto camera.
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 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 11, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 218 g
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 587,561
- 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/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 11 | 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 | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 587,561 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 987 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,683 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with heterogeneous Cortex/Kryo 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 | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, White, Gold | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.4 % Best value | 90.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 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 Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 950 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | 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 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 3 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 3 | 6 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 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 B38, 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, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 11 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FOA-AL00, FOA-LX9 | CRS-AL00 |
