Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,177,196); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $545 |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Huawei Nova 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 165.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.