HUAWEI NOVA 16 - Full Phone Specifications

Description: The Huawei Nova 16 is a balanced mid-range smartphone delivering a smooth display experience, a well-rounded camera system, and all-day battery life in a premium-looking chassis. It runs HarmonyOS for a fluid and intuitive user experience, making it a popular choice for users seeking reliable performance and attractive design at an accessible price point.

LAUNCH	Announced	2026, June 01
	Status	Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, June 06
FEATURES	Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
		Virtual proximity sensing
		BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only
DISPLAY	Type	OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM
	Size	6.68 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
	Protection	Aluminosilicate glass
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

PLATFORM	OS	HarmonyOS 6.1
	Chipset	Kirin 9010S
BODY	Dimensions	159.6 x 75.5 x 7.3 mm (6.28 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
	Weight	199 g (7.02 oz)
	Build	Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
	SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
		IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
COMMS	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
	Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared port	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
MAIN CAMERA	Dual	50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF
		50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom
	Features	Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
	Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
SELFIE CAMERA	Single	50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.5"
	Features	HDR, panorama
	Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid

SOUND	Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
	3.5mm jack	No
MEMORY	Card slot	No
	Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
BATTERY	Type	7000 mAh
	Charging	100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC
		5W reverse wired
MISC	Colors	Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue
	Models	EMA-AL00U

 

🇺🇸 Carrier Compatibility (USA): Not officially sold in the US. Does not include Google Mobile Services and is incompatible with standard US carrier LTE/5G bands.

Carrier Compatibility (Global): Available across China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East with 4G LTE and select 5G band coverage for international use.

Final Summary: The Huawei Nova 16 is a well-rounded mid-range smartphone with a smooth display, capable cameras, and HarmonyOS -delivering great value in global markets.