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Huawei nova 16z vs Samsung Galaxy F56

Huawei nova 16z and Samsung Galaxy F56 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 16z

6.0/10

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Samsung Galaxy F56

6.0/10

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Best for

  • GamingHuawei nova 16z
  • Keeping it for yearsSamsung Galaxy F56

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.8
    6.3

    Huawei nova 16z has the faster chip: Kirin 8020 against Exynos 1480.

  • Gaming
    6.8
    6.3

    Huawei nova 16z has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    1.6
    6.4

    Samsung Galaxy F56 is ahead on durability: screen glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ against Aluminosilicate glass.

  • Longevity
    6.9
    6.6
  • Connectivity
    6.6
    4.6

    Huawei nova 16z has NFC, which Samsung Galaxy F56 lacks.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.2
All specifications
Huawei nova 16z
Samsung Galaxy F56
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, June 06
Available. Released 2025, May 14
Model
PKN-AL00
SM-E566B, SM-E566B/DS
Performance
CPU
Kirin 8020
Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
GPU
–
Xclipse 530
Display
Resolution
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Battery and power
Charging Port
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired
45W wired
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
–
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
SA/NSA
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.3, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
Yes
–
NFC
Yes
No
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
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Dimensions
6.7 inches, 108.3 cm 2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
6.74 inches, 111.5 cm 2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Huawei nova 16z and Samsung Galaxy F56 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 16z wins on performance, gaming, connectivity and extras; Samsung Galaxy F56 wins on durability.

Which is faster, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Huawei nova 16z has the faster chip: Kirin 8020 against Exynos 1480.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Huawei nova 16z has the stronger graphics for games.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Samsung Galaxy F56 is ahead on durability: screen glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ against Aluminosilicate glass.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Huawei nova 16z has NFC, which Samsung Galaxy F56 lacks.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Samsung Galaxy F56 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 16z or Samsung Galaxy F56?

Huawei nova 16z 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.