Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16s vs TCL P80 Ultra
Comparison between Huawei nova 16s and TCL P80 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and TCL.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 945,000
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
TCL P80 Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Resistance Features
- IP68, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP65
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite |
| 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 | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 Best value | 945,000 |
| CPU Description | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 × 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| 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 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan | Gold, Burgundy, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Body Height | 159.6 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % | 90.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP68, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,800 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 3,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.68″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 447 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, 3840Hz PWM, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 4 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 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 n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16s | P80 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 550 € |
| Model numbers | EMA-LX9 | — |
