Honor Win vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $599 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 64/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $599
- Better camera (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Honor Win scores 14 points higher (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Honor Win are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (95/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Huawei Nova 16z by 248.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Huawei Nova 16z was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Honor Win are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (95/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Win 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.