Honor WIN RT2 vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 252.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor WIN RT2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (97/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Honor WIN RT2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.