Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 16s Pro
Verdict
The Huawei nova 16 Pro scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (connectivity & features), while the Huawei nova 16s Pro is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on performance, camera, battery, display and design & durability.
The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 69 vs 66 points.
The Huawei nova 16s Pro is the newer model, announced 3 months after the Huawei nova 16 Pro.
- nova 16 Pro leads in 1 field
- 38 ties
39 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 71 | 71 |
| Camera | 89 | 89 |
| Battery | 79 | 79 |
| Display | 98 | 98 |
| Design & durability | 76 | 76 |
| Connectivity & features | 69 | 66 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- nova 16 Pro: 62/100
- nova 16s Pro: 62/100
- Chipset
- nova 16 Pro: Kirin 9010S
- nova 16s Pro: Kirin 9010S
- RAM (max)
- nova 16 Pro: 12 GB
- nova 16s Pro: 12 GB
- Storage (max)
- nova 16 Pro: 1 TB
- nova 16s Pro: 512 GB
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- nova 16 Pro: 200 MP
- nova 16s Pro: 200 MP
- Main sensor size
- nova 16 Pro: 1/1.28″
- nova 16s Pro: 1/1.28″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- Periscope lens
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- Optical zoom
- nova 16 Pro: 3.7×
- nova 16s Pro: 3.7×
- Video recording
- nova 16 Pro: 4K 30 fps
- nova 16s Pro: 4K 30 fps
- Front camera
- nova 16 Pro: 50 MP
- nova 16s Pro: 50 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- nova 16 Pro: 7000 mAh
- nova 16s Pro: 7000 mAh
- Wired charging
- nova 16 Pro: 100 W
- nova 16s Pro: 100 W
- Wireless charging
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Reverse charging
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- nova 16 Pro: Wired
- nova 16s Pro: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- nova 16 Pro: 6.84″
- nova 16s Pro: 6.84″
- Panel type
- nova 16 Pro: LTPO OLED
- nova 16s Pro: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- nova 16 Pro: 120 Hz
- nova 16s Pro: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- nova 16 Pro: 460 ppi
- nova 16s Pro: 460 ppi
- Peak brightness
- nova 16 Pro: 6000 nits
- nova 16s Pro: 6000 nits
- Resolution
- nova 16 Pro: 1320x2856
- nova 16s Pro: 1320x2856
- Screen protection
- nova 16 Pro: Kunlun Glass
- nova 16s Pro: Kunlun Glass
Design & durability
- Weight
- nova 16 Pro: 218 g
- nova 16s Pro: 218 g
- Thickness
- nova 16 Pro: 7.1 mm
- nova 16s Pro: 7.1 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- nova 16 Pro: IP65–IP67
- nova 16s Pro: IP65–IP67
- Back material
- nova 16 Pro: Glass
- nova 16s Pro: Glass
- Frame material
- nova 16 Pro: Aluminum
- nova 16s Pro: Aluminum
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- nova 16 Pro: Wi-Fi 7
- nova 16s Pro: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- nova 16 Pro: 6.0
- nova 16s Pro: 6.0
- USB speed
- nova 16 Pro: USB 2.0
- nova 16s Pro: USB 2.0
- USB port
- nova 16 Pro: USB-C 2.0
- nova 16s Pro: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- NFC
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- eSIM
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Satellite connectivity
- nova 16 Pro: Yes(Better)
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Stereo speakers
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Fingerprint reader
- nova 16 Pro: Under display (optical)
- nova 16s Pro: Under display (optical)
- 3D face unlock
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Infrared blaster
- nova 16 Pro: Yes
- nova 16s Pro: Yes
- FM radio
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- microSD slot
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
- Card slot
- nova 16 Pro: No
- nova 16s Pro: No
General
- Operating system
- nova 16 Pro: HarmonyOS 6.0
- nova 16s Pro: EMUI 16
- Launch price
- nova 16 Pro: About 500 EUR
- nova 16s Pro: About 750 EUR
- Year
- nova 16 Pro: 2026
- nova 16s Pro: 2026
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| — | nova 16 Pro | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, June 01 | 2026, September 03 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, June 06 | Available. Released 2026, September |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 7.1 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.28 in) | 163 x 78 x 7.1 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 218 g (7.69 oz) | 218 g (7.69 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 6000 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 6000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.84 inches, 115.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.84 inches, 115.0 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Kunlun Glass |
| Platform | ||
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 16, Android-based |
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Kirin 9010S |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama, color spectrum sensor |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired | 100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue | Black, Blue/Pink, Blue |
| Models | CRS-AL00 | CRS-LX9 |
| Price | About 500 EUR | About 750 EUR |