Huawei nova 16
₱19,995
Huawei nova 16 vs Huawei nova 16z
The Huawei nova 16 is the overall winner for Filipino buyers, as it offers a significantly larger 7000 mAh battery and a lower price of ₱19,995 compared to the nova 16z's 6000 mAh and ₱23,995. While the nova 16z is slightly lighter (196.5g vs 199g), the nova 16 wins on battery life and value for money.
Winner for most people: Huawei nova 16
- Huawei nova 16 — 2 wins
- Huawei nova 16z — 1 wins
- 3 ties
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| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.68 inches, OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density), Aluminosilicate glass | 6.7" OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM |
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | Kirin 8020 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | Mali-G78 |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF; 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom; Selfie: 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.5" | 50 MP (wide) + 12 MP (telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide selfie) |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 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); GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS; NFC; USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE; GPS (L1+L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS, NavIC; NFC; USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 199g, 7.3mm thickness | 7.2mm thickness |
| Weight | 199g | 196.5g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Features | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, IP65 dust/water resistant |
| Price | ₱19,995 | ₱23,995 |
Which should you buy?
Choose the Huawei nova 16 if you prioritize longer battery life and a lower price. Opt for the Huawei nova 16z if you prefer a slightly lighter device and can accept the higher cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Huawei nova 16 worth it over the Huawei nova 16z?
Yes, the nova 16 offers a larger 7000 mAh battery and costs ₱4,000 less, making it a better value despite being slightly heavier.
Which has the better camera?
Both phones have ties in main camera specs: a 50 MP wide, periscope telephoto, and 50 MP ultrawide selfie. Camera performance is essentially identical.
Which has the longer battery life?
The Huawei nova 16 has a 7000 mAh battery, which is 1000 mAh larger than the nova 16z's 6000 mAh, so it will last longer on a charge.
Which is better value for money?
The Huawei nova 16 is better value at ₱19,995 with a larger battery, while the nova 16z costs ₱23,995 with only a slight weight advantage.
Do they have the same memory and storage?
Yes, both come with 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage options, so performance and storage capacity are identical.