Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
46.7Performance64.4
79.4Display63.3
79.5Camera69.5
83.2Battery82
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — Huawei nova 16 Pro3 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 16 Pro scores 71.1 against 70.9 for Xiaomi 15 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 16 Pro edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16 Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 63
- Stronger camera score: 80 vs 70
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 6,000 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- 35% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.7 x
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.84 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits+88% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.44 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.7 x | 5 x+35% |
| Max video | 4K | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+15% | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 213 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.1 mm+15% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |