Honor 70 vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16z leads — 43/100 vs 38/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16z has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 70
Huawei Nova 16z
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Huawei Nova 16z scores 5 points higher (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | — | $370 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor 70 (65/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z notably outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Nova 16z edges out the Honor 70 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.