Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G vs Huawei nova 16z 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G
Huawei nova 16z 5G
Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsTie9090
- Camerafrom specsHuawei nova 16s Pro 5G8232
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieHuawei nova 16s Pro 5G8860
- Batteryfrom specsTie100100
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G has the bigger screen6.84" vs 6.7"
- Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 16 MP
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
After comparing all the specs, Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more).
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 86.0 · Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more)
Balanced specifications with Huawei hardware design · Runs HarmonyOS 5.0 with optimized security support
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G or Huawei nova 16z 5G?
Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Huawei nova 16z 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G and Huawei nova 16z 5G?
Huawei nova 16s Pro 5G has a 6.84-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Huawei nova 16z 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.
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