Huawei Nova 16 vs ZTE Blade V70
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 (2026) and the ZTE Blade V70 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 48/100 vs 32/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Huawei Nova 16
ZTE Blade V70
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the ZTE Blade V70, the Huawei Nova 16 scores 16 points higher (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Blade V70 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | ZTE Blade V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 8.2×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $445 | — |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V70
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V70
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (58/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (70/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Blade V70 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V70 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Blade V70?
The Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V70 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Blade V70?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Blade V70 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Blade V70?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Blade V70?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the ZTE Blade V70?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V70 is a better fit for everyday use.