Huawei Nova 16 vs ZTE Voyage 30

The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the ZTE Voyage 30 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 48/100 vs 14/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Voyage 30 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).

The Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 by 34 points (48/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 70
Design 51
Value for money 79
ZTE Voyage 30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Voyage 30 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the ZTE Voyage 30, the Huawei Nova 16 scores 34 points higher (48/100 vs 14/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (70/100 vs 12/100). 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 Voyage 30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Voyage 30 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Nova 16: The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Voyage 30: The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16 ZTE Voyage 30
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1155792
Geekbench Single 1421
Geekbench Multi 4323
Display 6.7" OLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2800x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 163.2×75.5×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g 181 g
Price $445
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
ZTE Voyage 30
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Voyage 30
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
ZTE Voyage 30
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16
$445
ZTE Voyage 30
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 Voyage 30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (58/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (70/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Voyage 30 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (73/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 30 by 34 points (48/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Voyage 30 — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the ZTE Voyage 30?

The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Voyage 30 is a better fit for everyday use.