Side-by-side technical data
Realme 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 16s
Comparison between Realme 16 Pro and Huawei nova 16s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16s, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 199 g
Huawei nova 16s, if you care about…
- 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 6E
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 985,368 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 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 | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Purple, Blue | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 159.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 90.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 70 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.68″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,800 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM 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, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B34, 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 16 Pro | nova 16s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5121, RMX5120 | EMA-LX9 |
