Huawei Nova 16 series hits the shelves

Santi Bongco
Jun. 5, 2026, 9:45

Three members of the Huawei Nova 16 series are now available for purchase in China.

The Huawei Nova 16z, Nova 16, Nova 16 Pro, and Nova 16 Ultra debuted domestically a few days ago. All models, except the budget Nova 16z, are now available for sale.

The vanilla model comes in 12GB/256GB (CN¥2,999/$444) and 12GB/512GB (CN¥3,499/$517). Meanwhile, the Pro is available in 12GB/256GB (CN¥3,899/$577), 12GB/512GB (CN¥4,399/$650), and 12GB/1TB (CN¥4,999/$739) configurations, while the Ultra comes in 12GB/256GB (CN¥4,699/$695), 12GB/512GB (CN¥5,199/$769), and 12GB/1TB (CN¥5,799/$857) options. 

Here are more details about the new Nova 16 series models:

Huawei Nova 16

  • Kirin 9010S
  • 12GB/256GB (CN¥2,999/$444) and 12GB/512GB (CN¥3,499/$517) storage 
  • 6.68” FHD 120Hz OLED
  • 50MP f/1.9 main camera + 50MP f/2.6 RYYB periscope telephoto with OIS and 3.3x optical zoom + Red Maple
  • 50MP selfie camera 
  • 7000mAh battery
  • 100W charging
  • HarmonyOS 6.1
  • IP65 rating
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Sky Blue, Mother of Pearl, White Sky, and Starry Black

Huawei Nova 16 Pro

  • Kirin 9010S
  • 12GB/256GB (CN¥3,899/$577), 12GB/512GB (CN¥4,399/$650), and 12GB/1TB (CN¥4,999/$739) storage 
  • 6.84” FHD+ 1-120 Hz LTPO OLED
  • 200MP f/1.8 RYYB main camera with OIS + 50MP f/2.6 RYYB periscope telephoto with OIS and 3.7x optical zoom + 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide macro + Red Maple
  • 50MP selfie camera + Red Maple
  • 7000mAh battery
  • 100W charging
  • HarmonyOS 6.1
  • IP65 rating
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Sky Blue, Mother of Pearl, White Sky, and Starry Black

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra

  • Kirin 9010S
  • 12GB/256GB (CN¥4,699/$695), 12GB/512GB (CN¥5,199/$769), and 12GB/1TB (CN¥5,799/$857) storage 
  • 6.84” FHD+ 1-120 Hz LTPO OLED
  • 200MP f/1.8 RYYB main camera with OIS + 50MP f/2.2 RYYB periscope telephoto with OIS and 3.7x optical zoom + 50MP f/2.2 RYYB ultrawide macro + Red Maple
  • 50MP selfie camera + Red Maple
  • 7000mAh battery
  • 100W wired, 50W wireless, and 7.5W wireless reverse charging
  • HarmonyOS 6.1
  • IP68 and IP69 ratings
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Blue Sky, White Horizon, and Starry Black Sky

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