Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 7i vs Huawei nova 16z
Comparison between Huawei nova 7i and Huawei nova 16z: 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 16z is the more complete choice: its 6.7″ 120 Hz OLED display, 5G and telephoto camera set it apart from the nova 7i. The 7i suits buyers who want expandable storage and a lighter phone. The overall gap is substantial, at 7.3 to 5.0.
The nova 16z pairs 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage with an AnTuTu result of 742,000; the nova 7i has 8 GB, up to 128 GB and 371,756. The 16z’s 6.7″ 120 Hz OLED contrasts with the 7i’s 6.4″ 60 Hz IPS LCD. It also adds 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and NFC, while the 7i retains a 3.5 mm jack and expandable storage.
The nova 16z’s 6000 mAh battery and 100 W charging exceed the 7i’s 4200 mAh and 40 W. Its 50 MP main camera adds optical stabilization and a telephoto camera, while the 7i has an ultrawide camera. The 7i weighs 183 g, compared with 196.5 g for the 16z.
Huawei nova 7i
The Huawei nova 7i is better for buyers who want expandable storage and a lighter phone: it supports expansion and weighs 183 g.
Huawei nova 16z
The Huawei nova 16z is the better buy for buyers who want a smooth OLED display, 5G, and a 6000 mAh battery with 100 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16z, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 7i, if you care about…
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 196.5 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 16z, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 742,000
- against 371,756
- 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP6 | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.27 GHz | 2.29 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 371,756 | 742,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.27 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.88 GHz. | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 196.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % | 88.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,084 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,310 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 10 | 6.1 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, L2HC Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-LX2 | PKN-AL00 |
