Huawei nova 16 Ultra: Specifications and Verdict
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Overview

NeoScore

8.3

#147 of 1029

Design & display
8.4
Performance & hardware
7.0
Camera
8.6
Connectivity
8.5
Battery & charging
9.3

Strengths

  • 120 Hz LTPO OLED display with 6,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W fast and 50 W wireless charging.
  • 200 Mpx main camera with OIS and 3.7x optical zoom.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • Direct operating-system updates are not available.
  • It weighs 220 g.
Display
6.84 inLTPO OLED1,320 × 2,856 px120 Hz
Design
220 g78 mm163 mm7.1 mm
Performance
Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010SDeca-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1,024 GB
AnTuTu
1,013,800Better than 46% of phones
Battery
7,000 mAh100 W
Cameras
200 Mpx · f/1.850 Mpx · f/2.250 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 50 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
HarmonyOS 6

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
1,024 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

Battery

Battery Capacity
7,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
100 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Wireless charging power
50 W

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Blue
Body Thickness
7.1 mm
Body Width
78 mm
Body Height
163 mm
Weight
220 g
Usable Surface
90.4 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Waterproof Depth
2 m
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
6,000 nits
Display Technology
LTPO OLED
Display Diagonal
6.84 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,320 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,856 px
Display Pixel Density
460 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
300 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Kunlun Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing

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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC

Technical

Launch price
600 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.31 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / china

Design & display
8.39
Performance & hardware
6.99
Camera
8.58
Connectivity
8.45
Battery & charging
9.34
NeoScore rank
#147 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

nova 16 Ultra technical sheet

The Huawei nova 16 Ultra centers on a 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 1,320 × 2,856 px resolution. Its documented specification includes a 120 Hz refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling, 6,000-nit peak brightness, HDR Vivid, DCI-P3 and Kunlun Glass. IP68 and IP69 resistance, plus water resistance to 2 m, are also listed, while the 220 g weight is worth noting.

A 7,000 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 100 W fast charging, 50 W wireless charging and reverse charging, including reverse wireless charging. There is no documented real-world endurance figure, so battery life should not be inferred from capacity alone. HarmonyOS 6, Dual Nano-SIM, 5G, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, infrared and satellite connectivity make the connection specification extensive.

The 200 Mpx main camera has an f/1.8 aperture, OIS and 3.7x optical zoom. It is joined by a 50 Mpx telephoto camera, a 50 Mpx rear ultrawide camera and a 50 Mpx front ultrawide camera with 4K recording. The Kirin 9010S, 12 GB of RAM and up to 1,024 GB of storage provide a detailed hardware platform. Storage cannot be expanded, and direct OS updates are not available. This phone is best suited to people who prioritize a feature-rich display, battery and connectivity setup, while accepting its substantial weight and software limitation.

Highlights

  • 1120 Hz LTPO OLED display with 6,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 27,000 mAh battery with 100 W fast and 50 W wireless charging.
  • 3200 Mpx main camera with OIS and 3.7x optical zoom.
  • 4Supports Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G, NFC, infrared and satellite connectivity.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2Direct operating-system updates are not available.
  • 3It weighs 220 g.

nova 16 Ultra

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.7812 ″ type
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Sensor
Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.7812 ″ type
Video
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Laser Autofocus, RGB Sensor, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse
2

Rear telephoto camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Lens
Optical Zoom
3.7 x
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
3

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front ultrawide camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.4 ″ type
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.4 ″ type
Video
Video Recording
4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
china
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
china

Available variants

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