Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro vs Huawei nova 16z
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro and Huawei nova 16z: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16z, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 817,222
- against 742,000
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 447 ppi
- against 395 ppi
Huawei nova 16z, if you care about…
- 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
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 196.5 g
- against 206 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 817,222 Best value | 742,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520. | 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,110 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Silver | Black, White, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 196.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % Best value | 88.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 2 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 60 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,084 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hole-Punch Notch, 3840Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, 120Hz, Frameless | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 6.1 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B32, 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 n26, 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 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 | 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 309.99 € | — |
| Model numbers | 2510EPC8BG | PKN-AL00 |
