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Huawei
12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched June 2026
Overview
NeoScore
7.3
#633 of 6245
- Design & display
- 7.4
- Performance & hardware
- 6.7
- Camera
- 7.2
- Connectivity
- 8.1
- Battery & charging
- 7.4
Strengths
- Its 7.2 mm body is among the thinnest of its time.
- Its 100 W charging is among the fastest of its time.
- Its 3x optical zoom is better than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The rear camera’s f/1.9 aperture is worse than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″OLED1,084 × 2,412 px120 Hz
- Design
- 196.5 g75.5 mm161.8 mm7.2 mm
- Performance
- Huawei Kirin 8020Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 742,000Better than 78% of phones
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh100 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.912 Mpx · f/2.41.5 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 50 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- HarmonyOS 6
Editorial report
Huawei nova 16z 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The Huawei nova 16z suits buyers who want a large display, broad connectivity and fast charging in a slim body. Its main camera trade-off is the rear f/1.9 aperture, which is worse than most phones of its time.
Its 6.7″ OLED display has a 120 Hz refresh rate and 395 ppi, while the 7.2 mm body provides IP65 protection against dust and water. This version has 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage; the phone is also sold as 12 GB / 512 GB. Its 12 GB RAM is better than most phones of its time, although the hardware is typical for performance.
The rear camera pairs optical stabilization with a telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom, better than most phones of its time. The 6000 mAh battery is typical, but 100 W charging is among the fastest of its time. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and several navigation systems make connectivity better than most phones of its time. HarmonyOS 6 does not provide direct OS updates.
With a NeoScore of 7.3, the Huawei nova 16z is better than most phones of its time overall. Its display and hardware are typical, while the camera, battery and connectivity stand out. It fits buyers who prioritize extensive connections, optical zoom 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.
7.34
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
7.4
- Display Technology OLED
- 8.5
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
- 8.3
- Display Features Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors
- 2.5
- Weight 196.5 g
- 6.4
- Resistance Features IP65
- 5.0
- Usable Surface 88.6 %
- 9.0
- Body Thickness 7.2 mm
- 9.6
Performance & hardware
6.7
- AnTuTu Score 742,000
- 3.7
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.0
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.29 GHz
- 5.2
- RAM Type DDR5
- 9.0
Camera
7.2
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Color Spectrum Sensor, LED Flash, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture
- 8.0
Connectivity
8.1
- Connectivity Features 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
- 5.0
- 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
- 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, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.4
- Battery Capacity 6,000 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
- 7.35
- Performance & hardware
- 6.68
- Camera
- 7.17
- Connectivity
- 8.13
- Battery & charging
- 7.43
- NeoScore rank
- #633 / 6245
Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Huawei Kirin 8020
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Maleoon 920 2cu
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.29 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 742,000
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,350
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,570
- CPU Description
- 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Blue, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- Body Width
- 75.5 mm
- Body Height
- 161.8 mm
- Weight
- 196.5 g
- Usable Surface
- 88.6 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- Waterproof Depth
- 2 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- OLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,084 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,412 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 395 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- Display Features
- Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors
- 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
- 6.1
- Direct OS Updates
- No
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, 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, 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
- 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
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, L2HC
Technical
- Model numbers
- PKN-AL00
nova 16z
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
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, Gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus, Color Spectrum Sensor, LED Flash, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture
Rear telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear color-filter 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 ultrawide 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
07Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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