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Huawei Nova 16 Series Goes on Sale: Price, Specs, and Availability

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Huawei Nova 16 series launches in China with Kirin 9010S, 7000mAh battery, 100W charging, and up to 200MP camera. Prices start at 2,999 yuan.

Huawei Nova 16 series smartphones
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Huawei's Nova 16 series hits the Chinese market today, bringing a trio of phones that share a powerful Kirin processor and a massive battery. The lineup includes the standard Nova 16, the Pro, and the Ultra, each targeting different user needs.

Huawei Nova 16 series smartphones
Huawei Nova 16 series

Kirin 9010S powers all three models

All three models run on the Kirin 9010S chipset and ship with HarmonyOS 6.1 out of the box. The base Nova 16 starts at 2,999 CNY (about $442) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, while the Pro and Ultra command higher prices for their upgraded camera and display hardware.

Spec comparison

Spec Nova 16 Nova 16 Pro Nova 16 Ultra
Processor Kirin 9010S Kirin 9010S Kirin 9010S
Display 120Hz LTPO 1-120Hz LTPO 1-120Hz
Main Camera 50MP + 50MP telephoto 200MP OIS + 50MP telephoto + 50MP ultrawide 200MP OIS + 50MP telephoto + 50MP ultrawide
Battery & Charging 7000mAh, 100W wired 7000mAh, 100W wired 7000mAh, 100W wired, 50W wireless
Satellite Beidou messaging Beidou messaging Beidou + Tiantong calling

Every phone in the series packs a 7,000mAh battery with support for 100W wired SuperCharge fast charging. The Ultra model adds 50W wireless charging and 7.5W reverse wireless charging, a feature absent from the other two.

Ultra model adds satellite communication

Camera specs vary across the lineup. The standard Nova 16 uses a 50MP main sensor paired with a 50MP RYYB periscope telephoto lens. The Pro and Ultra step up to a 200MP RYYB main camera with optical image stabilization, plus 50MP telephoto and ultra-wide lenses.

Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Ultra camera module
Nova 16 Pro and Ultra feature a 200MP main camera

Display technology also differs. The base model has a standard 120Hz panel protected by aluminosilicate glass. The Pro and Ultra feature LTPO displays with adaptive refresh rates ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz, which helps conserve battery during static content.

All three phones support Beidou satellite messaging for off-grid communication. The Ultra goes further by adding Tiantong satellite communication, enabling voice calls and data transmission via satellite. Sales opened at 10:08 AM local time on June 1, 2026.

Pricing for the Nova 16 Pro starts at 3,899 CNY (about $574), while the Ultra begins at 4,699 CNY (about $692). The top-end Ultra configuration with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage reaches 5,799 CNY (about $854).

Source: GIZMOCHINA

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