Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16s Pro vs Huawei nova 16s
Comparison between Huawei nova 16s Pro and Huawei nova 16s: 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 16s Pro suits buyers who put the display and cameras first; the nova 16s is the lighter pick. The Pro leads on display with LTPO OLED and on camera with a 200 MP main sensor; its overall NeoScore is 7.7 to 7.5.
The Pro pairs LTPO OLED with 1320 px of horizontal resolution, while the nova 16s has OLED and 1280 px. Tecify also notes the Pro’s LTPO panel and under-display fingerprint reader, compared with the other phone’s side-mounted reader. The nova 16s weighs 199 g; the Pro, 218 g.
The Pro has a 200 MP main camera versus 50 MP, a 50 MP ultrawide versus 13 MP, and 3.7 x optical zoom versus 3.3 x. galilekhay also favors its rear camera. Both phones share a 7000 mAh battery, 100 W charging, and 12 GB of RAM, but use different processors: Kirin 9010S and Kirin 8020, respectively. The nova 16s is lighter; the Pro offers the stronger display and camera hardware, so the choice comes down to those priorities and availability.
Huawei nova 16s Pro
The Huawei nova 16s Pro is the better buy for buyers who want an LTPO OLED display and a 200 MP main camera.
Huawei nova 16s
The Huawei nova 16s is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter phone: it weighs 199 g, versus 218 g for the Pro.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16s Pro, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16s Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
- against Glass, Plastic
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,320 px
- against 1,280 px
Huawei nova 16s, if you care about…
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 218 g
Video reviews
The comparison on video
Huawei Nova 16s Vs Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Full Specs Comparison | Tecify
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Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 910 | Maleoon 910 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 | 1,013,800 |
| CPU Description | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, White, Purple, Cyan | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.1 mm Best value | 7.3 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.4 % Best value | 90.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,856 px Best value | 2,800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 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 n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n82, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84 | 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 B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B34, 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 n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n82, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84 |
| 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) | 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) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0, Satellite Connectivity | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16s Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRS-LX9 | EMA-LX9 |
