Apart from unveiling the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Nova 16 Pro today, Huawei has also taken off covers from the Nova 16z and Nova 16 in China. While the 16z is an entry-level offering in the series, the Nova 16 sits a step higher with a more powerful Kirin 9010S chipset, a larger 7,000mAh battery, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera that supports up to 100x digital zoom. Continue reading ahead to know everything about the specifications, features, and price of the Nova 16 and 16z.

Huawei Nova 16z and Nova 16 specifications and features

The Huawei Nova 16 is powered by the Kirin 9010S chipset and features a 6.68-inch OLED display with a 2800 x 1280 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The phone houses a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging.

Its camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel RYYB periscope telephoto camera with OIS, and a Red Maple color sensor, while selfies are handled by a 50-megapixel front camera. The device also supports two-way BeiDou satellite messaging, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 7, and IP65-rated protection.

The Nova 16z is positioned slightly below the Nova 16 and uses the Kirin 8020 chipset. It sports a 6.7-inch OLED panel with FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming. Huawei has equipped it with a 6,000mAh battery paired with 100W charging. Photography duties are handled by a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel RYYB telephoto portrait camera with OIS and a Red Maple colour sensor. A 50-megapixel front camera is available for selfies and video calls. Like its sibling, it ships with HarmonyOS 6.1 and includes AI-assisted photography tools, satellite messaging support, and stereo speakers.

Both phones offer AI-powered image editing features, AI-assisted composition, HDR Vivid video recording, infrared remote control, NFC, Star Flash connectivity, and side-mounted fingerprint sensors. Huawei has also included several on-device AI experiences through its Xiaoyi assistant ecosystem. Both devices come preloaded with HarmonyOS 6.1.

Huawei Nova 16z and Nova 16 price and availability

The Huawei Nova 16 is available in Sky Blue, White and Starry Black color options. It is priced at 2,999 CNY (~$418) for the 256GB variant, 3,499 CNY (~$488) for the 512GB model and 3,999 CNY (~$558) for the 1TB version.

The Huawei Nova 16z comes in White, Green and black shades. Pricing starts at 2,399 CNY (~$335) for the 256GB edition, while the 512GB variant costs 2,799 CNY (~$390). Huawei has not yet shared details regarding international availability for either smartphone.

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