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Huawei nova 16 vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro

Huawei nova 16 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 16

6.4/10

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Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro

6.4/10

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Best for

  • GamingXiaomi Civi 5 Pro
  • Keeping it for yearsHuawei nova 16

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.9
    7.9

    Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has the faster chip: Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 against Kirin 9010S.

  • Gaming
    7.0
    7.9

    Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Durability
    3.9
    –
  • Longevity
    6.9
    5.1

    Huawei nova 16 should get software updates for about 2.7 more years, against about 1.6 for Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro.

  • Connectivity
    6.6
    5.9

    Huawei nova 16 is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.7
All specifications
Huawei nova 16
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, June 06
Available. Released 2025, May 22
Model
EMA-AL00U
Pro
Performance
CPU
Kirin 9010S
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
–
Adreno 825
Display
Resolution
1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1236 x 2750 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
–
Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+
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
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G Bands
SA/NSA
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
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 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
–
Dimensions
6.68 inches, 108.9 cm 2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
6.55 inches, 103.5 cm 2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 16 wins on longevity and connectivity; Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro wins on performance and gaming.

Which is faster, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has the faster chip: Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 against Kirin 9010S.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 should get software updates for about 2.7 more years, against about 1.6 for Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 is ahead on connectivity: bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) against 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 16 or Xiaomi Civi 5 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.