Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 Pro and Huawei nova 8 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 more complete choice for anyone seeking better cameras, more performance, and a larger battery; the Huawei nova 8 5G’s clear advantage is its lower weight. The overall scores, 7.7 to 6.3, reflect meaningful differences between them.
The nova 16 Pro’s 6.84″ 120 Hz LTPO OLED display tops the nova 8 5G’s 6.57″ 90 Hz OLED. Its 200 MP main camera also outdoes the 64 MP camera, and it adds a telephoto camera plus a 50 MP ultrawide, compared with 8 MP. The nova 8 5G is lighter at 169 g versus 218 g.
The nova 16 Pro pairs a 7000 mAh battery with 100 W charging, compared with 3800 mAh and 66 W on the nova 8 5G. It also has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, up to 1 TB of storage versus 256 GB, and Wi-Fi 7 versus Wi-Fi 5. The nova 16 Pro is the stronger all-round pick unless a lighter phone matters most.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for camera versatility, with a 200 MP main camera and a telephoto camera versus 64 MP and no telephoto.
Huawei nova 8 5G
The Huawei nova 8 5G is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a lighter phone: it weighs 169 g versus 218 g for the nova 16 Pro.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 467,000
- 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
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 218 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 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) |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| 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 | 467,000 |
| 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 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,856 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 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 | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 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 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, 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 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRS-AL00 | ANG-AN00 |
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