[ HUAWEI ]
Smartphones
Huawei nova 16z
Overall Score
72/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
510762
Graphics (GPU)
139259
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Huawei nova 16z is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 72/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
DeviceBenchmark Score
Rating: Good
72/100
Gaming
Rating: Poor
24/100
Performance
Rating: Below Average
53/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Bypass charging | No |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Max charge power | 100 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 510762 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 2400 |
| GPU | 139259 |
| Memory | 243962 |
| Multi-core score | 3982 |
| Single-core score | 1320 |
| Total score | 1146138 |
| UX | 252155 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| DisplayPort | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Advanced cooling | Vapor chamber |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Height | 161.8 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Waterproof | IP65 |
| Weight | 196.5 g (6.93 oz) |
| Width | 75.5 mm (2.97 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display- DC Dimming |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 |
| PPI | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels |
| Screen protection | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 88.7% |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Type | OLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 23 mm |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Telephoto: 12 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" (≈ 0.64 inch) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Optical, 3x |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 |
| RAM size | 12 GB |
| Storage size | 256 GB |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | June 2026 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 100 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $400 |
| Release date | June 2026 |
| Sensors | - Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.3 GHz:- 3 cores at 2.05 GHz:- 1 core at 2.285 GHz: |
| CPU cores | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 |
| FLOPS | ~860.2 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 840 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 1024 |
| Graphics | Maleoon 920 |
| Lithography process | 7 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | SMIC |
| Max clock | 2285 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Da Vinci |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- High-clarity OLED display with 120 Hz offering deep contrast and smooth touch response.
- Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 8020 ensuring responsive multitasking, gaming throughput, and fluid app navigation.
- High-capacity battery (6000 mAh) engineered for extended multi-day endurance under typical workloads.
- Rapid fast-charging support (100 W) allowing quick top-ups with minimal wall time.
Key Considerations
- Premium feature tier reflected in higher price-to-performance curve compared to budget models.
- Sustained peak gaming sessions may cause noticeable thermal throttling without auxiliary cooling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DeviceBenchmark score of the Huawei nova 16z?
The Huawei nova 16z scores 72/100 in DeviceBenchmark testing across our standardized benchmark suite.
Is the Huawei nova 16z good for gaming?
The Huawei nova 16z has a Gaming score of 24/100 in our benchmarks.
Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).