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Huawei nova 16 vs Oppo Reno16 FS
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 and Oppo Reno16 FS: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Oppo.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
Oppo Reno16 FS, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP65
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 Best value | 985,368 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| 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 processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan | White, Purple, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.6 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % Best value | 88.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 75 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,800 |
Display
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.68″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 397 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby 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 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 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | EMA-AL00U | CPH2859 |
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