Huawei Nova 16 series has been launched in China as the latest addition to the company's Nova lineup. The Huawei Nova 16 and Nova 16z are currently available for purchase in the country in Iridescent Mother of Pearl, Sky White, and Starry Black (translated from Chinese) colour options. However, the Nova 16 model is also available in a Sky Blue colourway. The standard ...
Huawei Nova 16z mobile was launched on 1st June 2026. The phone comes with a 120 Hz refresh rate 6.70-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1,084x2412 pixels (FHD+). The display sports Other for protection.Huawei Nova 16z comes with 12GB of RAM. The Huawei Nova 16z runs HarmonyOS 6.1 and is powered by a 6000mAh non-removable battery. The Huawei Nova 16z supports 100W Fast Charging fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei Nova 16z on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel (f/1.9) primary camera, and a 12-megapixel (f/2.4) camera. The rear camera setup has autofocus. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The front camera also features autofocus.
Huawei Nova 16z is based on HarmonyOS 6.1 and packs 256GB of inbuilt storage. The Huawei Nova 16z is a dual-SIM (GSM + CDMA and GSM + CDMA) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Huawei Nova 16z measures 161.79 x 75.47 x 7.19mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 196.50 grams. It was launched in Iridescent Mother of Pearl, Sky White, and and Starry Black colours. It features an IP65 rating for dust and water protection. It bears a metal body.
Connectivity options on the Huawei Nova 16z include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v6.00, NFC, USB Type-C, 4G , and 5G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Huawei Nova 16z supports face unlock.
| Brand | Huawei |
| Model | Nova 16z |
| Release date | 1st June 2026 |
| AI Enabled | Yes |
| Launched in India | No |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Body type | Metal |
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.79 x 75.47 x 7.19 |
| Weight (g) | 196.50 |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 6000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Fast charging | 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Colours | Iridescent Mother of Pearl, Sky White, and Starry Black |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.70 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 1,084x2412 pixels |
| Protection type | Other |
| Processor make | Kirin 8020 |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.9) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes |
| Rear flash | Yes |
| Front camera | 50-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Pop-Up Camera | No |
| Front autofocus | Yes |
| Front flash | No |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 6.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM + CDMA |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| 5G | Yes |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
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