Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 11i vs Huawei nova 16 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 11i 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 anyone seeking a better display, more performance, and a versatile camera system; the nova 11i makes sense only if it costs less. Its 120 Hz LTPO OLED display stands apart from the nova 11i’s 90 Hz IPS LCD.
The nova 16 Pro pairs a Kirin 9010S with 12 GB of RAM; the nova 11i has a Snapdragon 680 and 8 GB. Their AnTuTu results are 1,013,800 versus 255,000. The 200 MP main camera, compared with 48 MP, records 4K video and adds optical image stabilization; the nova 11i has neither a telephoto nor an ultrawide camera.
The nova 16 Pro’s 7,000 mAh battery and 100 W charging top the nova 11i’s 5,000 mAh and 40 W; it also supports reverse charging. It adds 5G and Wi-Fi 7, while the nova 11i has LTE and Wi-Fi 5. The nova 11i weighs less: 193 g versus 218 g.
Huawei nova 11i
The Huawei nova 11i is the better buy only if it costs less; its clear advantage is lower weight, 193 g versus 218 g.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for anyone seeking a 120 Hz LTPO OLED display and a 200 MP main camera with 4K video and optical image stabilization.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 11i, if you care about…
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 218 g
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 255,000
- 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 255,000 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 cores at 1.9 GHz. | 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 | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 6,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | 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 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 13 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | EMUI | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 11i | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 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, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, NFC | 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 | 390 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 11i | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MAO-LX9, MAO-LX9N | CRS-AL00 |
