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HONOR X70 vs Huawei nova 16

HONOR X70
65.3Inno Score
VS
Huawei nova 16
65.3Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
78.1Display69
40.9Camera61
94Battery83.2
86.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — HONOR X704 spec wins — Huawei nova 16

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR X70 scores 65.3 against 65.3 for Huawei nova 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR X70 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the HONOR X70

  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 69
  • Stronger battery score: 94 vs 83
  • 19% higher capacity: 8,300 mAh vs 7,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16

  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 41
  • 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 25% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 80 W

Display

Display comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
Screen size6.79 ″+2%6.68 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution1200x26402800x1280
Pixel density427 ppi461 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits—
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 4Kirin 9010S
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB/512GB256GB / 512GB

Camera

Camera comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.9
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3.3 x
Max video4K4K
Front camera8 MP50 MP+525%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
Capacity8,300 mAh+19%7,000 mAh
Wired charging80 W100 W+25%
Wireless charging80 W—

Design

Design comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
Weight193 g+3%199 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.3 mm+6%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP65
Frame material—Stainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
OS at launchAndroid 15 (MagicOS 9)HarmonyOS 6.1

Audio

Audio comparison: HONOR X70 versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHONOR X70Huawei nova 16
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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