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Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 7 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 Pro and Huawei nova 7 5G: 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 better pick for a more advanced display, higher-resolution cameras, and a larger battery; the nova 7 5G is lighter. The overall gap is clear, with scores of 7.7 and 6.2, respectively.
The nova 16 Pro pairs a 6.84″ LTPO OLED screen at 460 ppi with the nova 7 5G’s 6.53″ OLED at 403 ppi. Its 200 MP main camera and 50 MP telephoto with 3.7 x optical zoom also top the older phone’s 64 MP main camera and 8 MP telephoto with 3 x zoom.
The nova 16 Pro’s 7,000 mAh battery and 100 W charging outmatch the nova 7 5G’s 4,000 mAh and 40 W. It also has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB and Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 5; the nova 7 5G is lighter at 180 g versus 218 g.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for a larger display, higher-resolution cameras, and a 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W charging.
Huawei nova 7 5G
The Huawei nova 7 5G is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a lighter phone: it weighs 180 g versus 218 g for the nova 16 Pro.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 411,593
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Huawei nova 7 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 218 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 Best value | 411,593 |
| CPU Description | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz + 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan | Black, Silver, Purple, Red, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 86.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,856 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 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, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| 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 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRS-AL00 | JEF-TN00, JEF-AN00, JEF-NX9, JEF-AN20 |
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