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Huawei nova 16 vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro+

Huawei nova 16 and Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 16

6.4/10

No price yet

Huawei Pura 80 Pro+

6.3/10

No price yet

Best for

  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsHuawei nova 16

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.9
    6.9
  • Gaming
    7.0
    7.1
  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    3.9
    8.9

    Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ is ahead on durability: screen glass Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered) against Aluminosilicate glass.

  • Longevity
    6.9
    5.1

    Huawei nova 16 should get software updates for about 2.7 more years, against about 1.7 for Huawei Pura 80 Pro+.

  • Connectivity
    6.6
    5.7

    Huawei nova 16 is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.7
All specifications
Huawei nova 16
Huawei Pura 80 Pro+
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, June 06
Available. Released 2025, June 11
Model
EMA-AL00U
LMR-AL10
Performance
CPU
Kirin 9010S
Kirin 9020 (7 nm)
GPU
–
Maleoon 920
Display
Resolution
1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1276 x 2848 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~459 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered)
Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
4K, 1080p, 1080p@960fps (interpolated), HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired
100W wired 80W wireless 18W reverse wired Reverse wireless
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
LTE
5G Bands
SA/NSA
SA/NSA - China only
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Dimensions
6.68 inches, 108.9 cm 2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 111.3 cm 2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei Pura 80 Pro+?

Huawei nova 16 and Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 16 wins on longevity and connectivity; Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ wins on durability.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei Pura 80 Pro+?

Huawei Pura 80 Pro+ is ahead on durability: screen glass Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered) against Aluminosilicate glass.

Which will last more years, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei Pura 80 Pro+?

Huawei nova 16 should get software updates for about 2.7 more years, against about 1.7 for Huawei Pura 80 Pro+.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei Pura 80 Pro+?

Huawei nova 16 is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei Pura 80 Pro+?

Huawei nova 16 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei Pura 80 Pro+?

Huawei nova 16 is the newer of the two, released June 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.

Huawei nova 16 vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro+: which is better? - Mutape