Honor Win RT vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $384 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $384
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Honor Win RT scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, 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 Win RT notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $384 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Huawei Nova 16z by 183.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $14. Huawei Nova 16z was $14 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win RT is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Huawei Nova 16z?
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 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.