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Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Huawei nova 16

Huawei nova 14 Ultra
65.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Huawei nova 16
65.3Inno Score
46.7Performance46.7
80.1Display69
62.9Camera61
69.1Battery83.2
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — Huawei nova 14 Ultra4 spec wins — Huawei nova 16

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 14 Ultra scores 65.1 against 65.3 for Huawei nova 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 16 edges ahead in battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 14 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 80 vs 69
  • 12% higher Optical zoom: 3.7 x vs 3.3 x

Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16

  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 69
  • 27% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
Screen size6.81 ″+2%6.68 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Resolution2860x12722800x1280
Pixel density460 ppi461 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,500 nits—
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
ChipsetKirin 8020Kirin 9010S
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB256GB / 512GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.4-f/4.0f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP—
Telephoto50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom3.7 x+12%3.3 x
Max video4K4K
Front camera50 MP50 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
Capacity5,500 mAh7,000 mAh+27%
Wired charging100 W100 W

Design

Design comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
Weight204 g199 g+2%
Thickness7.8 mm7.3 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP65
Frame material—Stainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
OS at launchHarmonyOS 5.0HarmonyOS 6.1

Audio

Audio comparison: Huawei nova 14 Ultra versus Huawei nova 16
SpecHuawei nova 14 UltraHuawei nova 16
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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