The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 16s, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- against 83.8 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Honor 30S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,600 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 24 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.36 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 572,600 | 373,768 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, Multicolor, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 151.9 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % Best value | 83.8 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,600 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,232 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR10, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B20, 4G LTE B40 | 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 B6, 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 n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | 16s | 30S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CDY-AN90, CDY-AN95, CDY-TN90 |
