Honor GT Pro vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $485 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $485
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Honor GT Pro scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (80/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | $485 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 186.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $115. Huawei Nova 16z was $115 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (81/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.