Huawei
Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova Y90 vs Huawei nova 16s
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16s, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 249,000
- 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Green, Black | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,000 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 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 | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Display
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Scratch Resistant |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 12 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | EMUI | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | No | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova Y90 | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, UMTS, 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB OTG | 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 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nova Y90 | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
