Phone Comparison
Compare Huawei nova 15 Max vs Huawei nova 16 Pro
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Huawei nova 16 Pro
Better Battery
Huawei nova 15 Max
Better Display
Huawei nova 16 Pro
Better Performance
Huawei nova 16 Pro
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Overview
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Huawei | Huawei |
| Category | Midranger | Performance |
| Price | $280 | $790 |
| Display | 6.84 inches | 6.84 inches |
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Kirin 9010S |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | HarmonyOS 6.0 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | N/A | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.84 inches, 114.8 cm^2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.84 inches, 115.0 cm^2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~444 ppi density) | 1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 2160Hz PWM | LTPO OLED, 1B colors |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | 6000 nits (peak) |
| Protection | N/A | Kunlun Glass |
| HDR | N/A | HDR Vivid |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Kirin 9010S |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Triple |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", dual-pixel PDAF, Auxiliary lens | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | N/A | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Telephoto | N/A | 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | N/A | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 40W wired | 100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC |
| Reverse | 5W reverse wired | 5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 78 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 163 x 78 x 7.1 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 232 g (8.18 oz) | 218 g (7.69 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | N/A | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Colors | Blush Gold, Lake Cyan, Golden Black | Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (side-mounted) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing | Accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Includes symmetrical dual stereo speakers delivering up to an 84dB ultra-wide sound field, decoding high-res wireless audio streams up to 960 kbps using Huawei's near-lossless proprietary L2HC and LDAC codecs) | Yes (Natively optimized with Huawei Histen stereo sound system, supporting high-fidelity wired output and premium wireless bitrates up to 960 kbps via Bluetooth 6.0 utilizing proprietary high-definition L2HC and LDAC codecs) |