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Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 16s Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 Pro and Huawei nova 16s 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 and Huawei nova 16s Pro tie overall, but serve different priorities: the Pro offers up to 1 TB of storage, while the 16s Pro gets direct OS updates. The choice comes down to extra room for files or updates delivered directly to the phone.
Both have a 6.84″ LTPO OLED display with 6000 nits peak brightness, plus a 7000 mAh battery and 100 W fast charging. They also share the Kirin 9010S and 12 GB of RAM, so those specs do not separate them.
Both record video in 4K and 1080p with gyro-EIS; the Huawei nova 16s Pro adds 4K recording at 60 fps. The Huawei nova 16 Pro suits anyone who needs up to 1 TB of storage, while the 16s Pro is the better fit for direct OS updates and that higher-frame-rate video mode.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for more storage: it offers up to 1 TB, compared with 512 GB on the 16s Pro.
Huawei nova 16s Pro
The Huawei nova 16s Pro is the better buy for anyone who wants direct OS updates and 4K video recording at 60 fps.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
Huawei nova 16s Pro, if you care about…
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s 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 | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 | 1,013,800 |
| CPU Description | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz + 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 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 | Deca-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan | Black, Blue, Pink, White, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm | 7.1 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % | 90.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | 6,000 nits |
| 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 | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s 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, 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 | 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 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, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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) | 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, 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRS-AL00 | CRS-LX9 |
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