Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16z vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus
Comparison between Huawei nova 16z and Motorola Edge 70 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16z, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16z, if you care about…
- 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/n/ac/6E
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 45 W
Motorola Edge 70 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,015,000
- against 742,000
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 2cu | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.29 GHz | 2.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 742,000 | 1,015,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,570 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.5 GHz, 3x2.4 GHz, and 4x1.8 GHz cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink | Black, Blue, Lavender, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 162.7 mm |
| Weight | 196.5 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % | 91.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polyurethane |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP64, IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,084 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors | Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6.1 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 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 bands unspecified | 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 B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 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/n/ac/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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16z | Edge 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PKN-AL00 | — |
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