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Huawei nova 15 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 15 Pro 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 choice for more camera capability, display brightness and battery: it brings a 200 MP main camera, 6,000 nits and 7,000 mAh. The nova 15 Pro is easier to carry and keeps specific advantages in its flash and silicon-carbon battery.
The nova 16 Pro reaches 6,000 nits versus 4,000 nits on the nova 15 Pro, a useful difference in bright conditions. It also raises the main camera from 50 MP to 200 MP, the telephoto from 12 MP to 50 MP and optical zoom from 3x to 3.7x. The nova 15 Pro counters with an f/2.4 telephoto aperture versus f/2.6 and a Dual LED flash versus LED.
Battery capacity favors the nova 16 Pro at 7,000 mAh versus 6,500 mAh, while both phones support 100W charging and reverse charging. The nova 15 Pro weighs 202 g versus 218 g and uses a Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery, while the newer model uses Li-Polymer. For connectivity, the nova 16 Pro adds satellite connectivity; both share Wi-Fi 7, NFC and infrared.
Huawei nova 15 Pro
The Huawei nova 15 Pro is the better buy for a lighter phone: it weighs 202 g versus 218 g.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for more battery and camera: 7,000 mAh and 200 MP versus 6,500 mAh and 50 MP.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 15 Pro, if you care about…
- Weight
- 202 g
- against 218 g
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 4,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Maleoon 910 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 865,000 | 1,013,800 |
| CPU Description | 1x C2T Taishan V121 at 2.19 GHz, 3x C6T Taishan V121 at 2.18 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A510 at 1.55 GHz | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz + 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.1 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 202 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % | 90.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ | 6.84″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px | 1,320 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,856 px | 2,856 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | LTPO, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, Aluminosilicate Glass, Kunlun Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, 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 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | 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 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, 2G CDMA BC0 | 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, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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) |
| 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 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | 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, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity | 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 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 15 Pro | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KLE-AL00U | CRS-AL00 |
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