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Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G vs vivo S60 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle
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Huawei

Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G

Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G
89/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Vivo

vivo S60 5G

vivo S60 5G
89/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G BETTER THAN vivo S60 5G?

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Huawei nova 16 Pro 5GWinner 🏆
vivo S60 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHuawei novavivo S60LEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity7,000 mAh7,200 mAh+7,200 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.84"6.59"6.84"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G:
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.84" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy vivo S60 5G:
  • ✓Larger 7,200 mAh battery capacity (+200 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.59" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHuawei nova 16 Pro 5Gvivo S60 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLED / OLED displayAMOLED
Screen Size6.84"6.59"
Resolution & DensityN/A FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 vivo S60 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorKirin 9010S Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 5.0 Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage1024 GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 vivo S60 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, 50MP Main (OIS) + 50MP Ultra-wide + Telephoto50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity7,000 mAh7,200 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G:
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.6
When to choose vivo S60 5G:
Larger battery capacity: 7,200 mAh (+200 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G vs vivo S60 5G

Which is better: Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G or vivo S60 5G?

Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to vivo S60 5G (88.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 88.6.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G and vivo S60 5G?

Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G is equipped with a 6.84-inch display and 7000 mAh battery, while vivo S60 5G features a 6.59-inch display and 7200 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G and vivo S60 5G?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Huawei nova 16 Pro 5G achieves a 85/100 performance score, while vivo S60 5G scores 95/100.

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