Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 7.9 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- 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
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,935,000
- against 1,013,800
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 220 g
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Password Sharing
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.21 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 | 1,935,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 2,198 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 7,000 |
| CPU Description | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz | 10-core CPU with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,262 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Blue, Black, White, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 161.3 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 42 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 7.5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits Best value | 1,900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| 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 | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Kunlun Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 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 n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, 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 Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.54 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | HIP-AL00 | SM-S731B, SM-S731B/DS |
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