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Huawei nova 16 Pro
PROS
- 200MP flagship-grade main camera
- Bright 6,000-nit LTPO display
- Large 7,000mAh battery with 100W charging
- Premium Kunlun Glass durability
CONS
- No wireless charging
- China-only availability at launch
- Only IP65 rated
- Front camera specs not separately confirmed
Huawei nova 16 Pro Summary
Huawei nova 16 Pro smartphone was announced on 1st June 2026. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.84-inch FHD+ (1320×2856 pixels) touchscreen display. The display sports Kunlun Glass for protection. The phone is powered by an Kirin 9010S processor. The phone comes with 12GB of RAM. The phone runs HarmonyOS 6.0 and is powered by a 7000mAh non-removable battery. The phone supports 100W wired fast charging.
Regarding the cameras, the phone features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP (f/1.9) primary camera, a 50MP (f/2.6, periscope telephoto) camera, and a 50MP (f/2.6, ultra-wide-angle) camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It features a single front camera setup for selfies, equipped with an 50MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The front camera also features autofocus.
Huawei nova 16 Pro is based on HarmonyOS 6.0 and packs 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of built-in storage. It is a dual-SIM (GSM + CDMA and GSM + CDMA) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. It measures 163.0 x 78.0 x 7.1mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 218.0 grams. It was launched in four colors: Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue. It features an IP65 rating for dust and water protection. It bears a metal body.
The phone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v6.00, NFC, USB Type-C, 4G, and 5G. The phone’s sensors include include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The phone supports face unlock.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, June 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, June 06 |
Body
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 7.1 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 218 g (7.69 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Extra | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
Display
| Display Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 6000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.84 inches, 115.0 cm² (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass |
Software
| OS OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | HarmonyOS 6.0 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Kirin 9010S |
Memory
| Expandable | No |
| Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Camera
| Rear Triple |
200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Features |
Rear: Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR Front: HDR, panorama |
| Rear Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Front Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | YES (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared port | |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Sound |
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Touch Screen | |
| Extra |
Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | No |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 7000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. |
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired |
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| Colors | Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue |
| Models | CRS-AL00 (International) |
| Price | About $575 / €495 |
Disclaimer
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FAQ
1. When was the Huawei nova 16 Pro released?
It was announced on June 1, 2026, and went on sale in China on June 6, 2026.
2. Does the Huawei nova 16 Pro have a 144Hz display?
No. It has a 1–120Hz adaptive LTPO OLED display, not 144Hz.
3. What chipset powers the Huawei nova 16 Pro?
It uses the Kirin 9010S chipset with a Mali-G910 GPU.
4. How much does the Huawei nova 16 Pro cost?
It’s priced from 3,899 yuan (256GB) to 4,999 yuan (1TB) in China — roughly $575 to $737 at current exchange rates.
5. Does the Huawei nova 16 Pro have the same camera as the Ultra?
Yes, Huawei confirms it shares the same 200MP main camera system as the nova 16 Ultra.
6. Is the Huawei nova 16 Pro available outside China?
Not yet — it’s currently sold exclusively in China with no confirmed global release date.
7. Is the Huawei nova 16 Pro water-resistant?
Yes, it carries an IP65 dust and water resistance rating.
