Huawei Nova 16s

Name: Huawei Nova 16s
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2026 03.09.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Huawei Nova 16s from Huawei (2026) is a solid mid-ranger with a rating of 67/100. AnTuTu 1,121,894.

Kirin 8020

7000 mAh

50 MP

$430

Faster than 73% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Kirin 8020
Display	6.7" OLED, 1280x2800, 120Hz
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB
Battery	7000 mAh · ≈11.8 hrs of active use*
Charging	100W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 16
Dimensions	159.6 × 75.5 × 7.3 mm
Weight	199g
NFC	yes
Protection	IP65
Launch price	$430

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	50MP f/1.9
Telephoto	50MP
Front	50MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 1121894

Geekbench Single 1389

Geekbench Multi 4125

Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei Nova 16s is faster than 73% of smartphones in our database. This device is a solid mid-ranger.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The Huawei Nova 16s — a solid mid-ranger from Huawei released in 2026 — runs on the Kirin 8020. Its overall MobileRank rating is 67/100. In benchmarks, the device scores 1,121,894 in AnTuTu and 1389/4125 in Geekbench 6. The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor and a 50 MP telephoto lens (score: 61/100). With a 7000 mAh battery and a launch price of $430, value for money scores 60/100.

Pros

High-capacity 7000 mAh battery
Fast charging at 100W
6.7" OLED display at 120 Hz
Optical zoom (50 MP telephoto)

Cons

No wireless charging

Best for: The Huawei Nova 16s has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (85/100), its weakest camera (61/100).

Launch price and where to check today's

$430 Launch price

This is the launch price. We do not track current retail prices and make no claim about whether today's is higher or lower: check the stores below. Prices vary by store, region, and configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei Nova 16s have?

The Huawei Nova 16s runs on the Kirin 8020 chipset. It scores 1,121,894 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Huawei Nova 16s's rating?

The Huawei Nova 16s scores 67 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 64/100, camera 61/100, battery 72/100, display 85/100, portability 67/100.

How much does the Huawei Nova 16s cost?

At launch the Huawei Nova 16s cost $430. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 60/100.

What battery does the Huawei Nova 16s have?

The Huawei Nova 16s has a 7000 mAh battery with 100W charging. Battery score: 72/100.

Is the Huawei Nova 16s worth buying?

The Huawei Nova 16s has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (85/100), its weakest camera (61/100). Overall rating — 67/100 (solid mid-ranger).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 64

Display 85

Camera 61

Battery 72

Portability 67

Value for money 60

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. How the rating works →