12 GB / 256 GB / international · Launched September 2026
Overview
NeoScore
7.8
#324 of 1029
- Design & display
- 8.0
- Performance & hardware
- 7.0
- Camera
- 8.6
- Connectivity
- 8.0
- Battery & charging
- 7.7
Strengths
- 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000-nit peak brightness
- 200MP main camera with OIS and 4K video at 60 fps
- 7,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging and reverse charging
Weak points
- Storage cannot be expanded with a card
- The device weighs 218 g
- The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard
- Display
- 6.84 inLTPO OLED1,320 × 2,856 px120 Hz
- Design
- 218 g78 mm163 mm7.1 mm
- Performance
- Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010SDeca-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,013,800Better than 46% of phones
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh100 W
- Cameras
- 200 Mpx · f/1.850 Mpx · f/2.650 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 50 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 16
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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
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue, Pink, White, Purple, Cyan
- Body Thickness
- 7.1 mm
- Body Width
- 78 mm
- Body Height
- 163 mm
- Weight
- 218 g
- Usable Surface
- 90.4 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP65, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
- Waterproof Depth
- 65 m
- Foldable
- No
- 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, Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- Android 16
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 16
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 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, 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 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, 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
- Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC
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.
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / international
- Design & display
- 8.01
- Performance & hardware
- 6.99
- Camera
- 8.58
- Connectivity
- 7.95
- Battery & charging
- 7.72
- NeoScore rank
- #324 / 1029
Evidence-based overview
nova 16s Pro technical sheet
The Huawei nova 16s Pro is built around a 6.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 1,320 × 2,856 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate and a listed peak brightness of 6,000 nits. Its documented display features include HDR Vivid, DCI-P3, Always-On Display and 300Hz touch sampling. Kunlun Glass and IP65 resistance are also specified. At 218 g, its weight is worth considering for buyers who prefer a lighter phone.
Processing comes from the 5nm Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S, with a deca-core CPU reaching 2.5 GHz and a Maleoon 910 GPU. The phone has 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, but the storage cannot be expanded by card. Android 16 is listed as the operating system, alongside direct OS updates and Google Services.
The rear main camera combines 200 MP resolution, an f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilisation and 4K recording at 60 fps. A 50 MP periscope telephoto camera provides 3.7x optical zoom, while the rear ultrawide and front ultrawide cameras are both 50 MP. The 7,000mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 100W fast charging and reverse charging. Dual Nano-SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and stereo speakers make the specification broad; the USB connection remains USB 2.0.
Highlights
- 16.84-inch LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 6,000-nit peak brightness
- 2200MP main camera with OIS and 4K video at 60 fps
- 37,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging and reverse charging
- 4Broad connectivity with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and Dual Nano-SIM
Things to consider
- 1Storage cannot be expanded with a card
- 2The device weighs 218 g
- 3The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard
nova 16s Pro
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
200 MP main camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 0.7812 ″ type
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid, 4K at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated 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, 4K at 60 fps
- 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, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Dolby Vision Recording, Telephoto Camera, HDR10 Recording, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
50 MP periscope telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Optical Zoom
- 3.7 x
- Aperture
- f/2.6
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3.7 x
- Aperture
- f/2.6
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
50 MP ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
50 MP ultrawide selfie 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/2.4
- 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/2.4
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
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Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- international
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- international