Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
nova 16z
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 16z
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
Phone (4a) Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (1,469,717 pts)
WinsDisplay
Phone (4a) Pro
Screen size (6.83")
WinsWeight
nova 16z
Total weight (196.5g)
WinsValue
nova 16z
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 16z | Phone (4a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.83" | |
| 1,084 × 2,412 | 1,260 × 2,800 | |
| OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 144Hz | |
| — | 5,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| 3x | 3.5x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| — | 1,469,717 | |
| — | 4,170 | |
| — | 2,075 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,080 mAh | |
| 100W | 50W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 196.5g | 210g | |
| 7.2mm | 8mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame | Gorilla Glass 7i front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | |
| No certified water resistance | No official IP rating | |
| 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 16z
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Highest resolution main camera.