Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,995,132
- against 1,013,800
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 | 1,995,132 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 5,952 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Blue, Silver, Black, Mint Green, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 143.2 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP48 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Drop Test Count | — | 210 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 4.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 40 h 28 min |
| 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 Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px | 1,968 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,856 px Best value | 2,184 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 368 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Foldable Display, Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 1, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.5″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM Best value |
| 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 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 B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Dual Band, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| 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 OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.36 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.24 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 Ultra | Galaxy Z Fold7 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 2,109 € |
| Model numbers | HIP-AL00 | SM-F966B, SM-F966B/DS, SM-F966U, SM-F966U1 |
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