Huawei Nova 16 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Huawei Nova 16
ZTE V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Huawei Nova 16 scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (70/100 vs 50/100). 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, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $445 | — |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (70/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.