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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Huawei nova 16
Comparison between Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Huawei nova 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,469,717
- against 1,013,800
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Huawei nova 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,080 mAh
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,469,717 Best value | 1,013,800 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,075 | — |
Design
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 93.9 % Best value | 90.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP64 | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 0.25 m | 2 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 100 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,080 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | — |
Display
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 5,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,260 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px | 2,800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,500 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, 144Hz, Color LED Notifications, Ultra HDR | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 16 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 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 B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA | 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 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (4a) Pro | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 479 € | — |
| Model numbers | A069P | EMA-AL00U |
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