Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
nova 16
Battery capacity (7,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 16
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Mate 50E
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
nova 16
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
nova 16
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 50E | nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.68" | |
| 1,224 × 2,700 | 1,280 × 2,800 | |
| OLED | OLED | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| — | 3.7x | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Kirin 9010S | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,460 mAh | 7,000 mAh | |
| 66W | 100W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 201g | 199g | |
| 8mm | 7.3mm | |
| Glass front and back | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame | |
| IP54 | No certified water resistance | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei nova 16
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei nova 16
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 16
Highest resolution main camera.