Huawei nova 16 vs Oppo Reno16
46.7Performance46.7
69Display67.2
61Camera70.3
83.2Battery77
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — Huawei nova 162 spec wins — Oppo Reno16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 16 scores 65.3 against 65.6 for Oppo Reno16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Oppo Reno16 edges ahead in camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 77
- 25% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 80 W
- 11% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Oppo Reno16
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 61
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.68 ″+6% | 6.32 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1216x2640 |
| Pixel density | 461 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.3 x | 3.5 x+6% |
| Max video | 4K | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+4% | 6,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+25% | 80 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 182 g+9% |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+11% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |