Honor Win RT vs Huawei Nova 16
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010; launch prices were $384 and $445. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,475,149 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).
Honor Win RT
Huawei Nova 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3475149 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $445
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 229g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Huawei Nova 16, the Honor Win RT scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 90/100, Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (60/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Huawei Nova 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 3475149 | 1155792 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $445 |
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Win RT and Huawei Nova 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Huawei Nova 16 by 200.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $61. Honor Win RT was $61 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (61/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (60/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei Nova 16?
The Honor Win RT edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Huawei Nova 16?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Huawei Nova 16 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei Nova 16?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei Nova 16?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Huawei Nova 16?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.