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Huawei
12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched June 2026
Overview
NeoScore
7.6
#515 of 6245
- Design & display
- 7.5
- Performance & hardware
- 6.5
- Camera
- 8.0
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.4
Strengths
- A 6.68″ OLED display combines 461 ppi with a 90.3% usable surface.
- Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, satellite support and dual SIM.
- The 7,000 mAh battery supports 100 W charging and reverse charging.
Weak points
- The rear main camera's f/1.9 aperture is worse than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.68″OLED1,280 × 2,800 px120 Hz
- Design
- 199 g75.5 mm159.6 mm7.3 mm
- Performance
- Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010SDeca-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,013,800Better than 30% of phones
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh100 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.950 Mpx · f/2.613 Mpx · f/2.21.5 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- HarmonyOS 6
Editorial report
Huawei nova 16 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
Huawei nova 16 suits buyers looking for a large OLED phone with broad connectivity. Its main trade-off is the rear main camera's f/1.9 aperture, which is worse than most phones of its time.
The 6.68″ OLED display delivers 461 ppi and a 90.3% usable surface, while the body is 7.3 mm thick. IP65 protection adds resistance to dust and water. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical for its time. Connectivity is among the best: the phone combines 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, satellite connectivity and dual SIM, alongside a wide selection of navigation systems.
The 7,000 mAh battery supports 100 W charging and reverse charging. This version has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage; the Huawei nova 16 is also sold as 12 GB / 512 GB, but storage cannot be expanded. For photography, the telephoto camera provides 3.3x optical zoom and the rear main camera has optical stabilization. The camera setup is better than most phones of its time, although the main aperture is a specific weakness.
With an overall NeoScore of 7.5, the Huawei nova 16 is better than most phones launched around the same time. It is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize the display, connectivity and fast charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
7.56
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
7.5
- Display Technology OLED
- 8.5
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 461 ppi
- 9.4
- Display Features Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO
- 2.5
- Weight 199 g
- 6.1
- Resistance Features IP65
- 5.0
- Usable Surface 90.3 %
- 9.5
- Body Thickness 7.3 mm
- 9.4
Performance & hardware
6.5
- AnTuTu Score 1,013,800
- 3.9
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.0
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.8
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.5 GHz
- 6.1
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
8.0
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3.3 x
- 7.3
- Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Manual ISO, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Optical Stabilization, LED Flash, Color Spectrum Sensor
- 0.0
Connectivity
8.5
- Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- 5.0
- 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 B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 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 n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- 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)
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.4
- Battery Capacity 7,000 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 100 W
- 9.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 7.51
- Performance & hardware
- 6.48
- Camera
- 8.01
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.43
- NeoScore rank
- #515 / 6245
Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Maleoon 910
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.5 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 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
- Processor Type
- Deca-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- Body Width
- 75.5 mm
- Body Height
- 159.6 mm
- Weight
- 199 g
- Usable Surface
- 90.3 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Metal
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- Waterproof Depth
- 2 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- OLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.68″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,280 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,800 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- Display Features
- Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System
Software
- Operating System
- HarmonyOS 6
- OS Family
- HarmonyOS
- OS Version
- 6
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 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 B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 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 n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- 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 Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, L2HC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- Virtual Proximity Sensing, Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Technical
- Model numbers
- EMA-AL00U
nova 16
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.9
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Manual ISO, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Optical Stabilization, LED Flash, Color Spectrum Sensor
Rear telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Optical Zoom
- 3.3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.6
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3.3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.6
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear multispectral camera
- Resolution
- 1.5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 1.5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.5″
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
- Aperture
- f/2.4
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.5″
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Product gallery
08Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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