HUAWEI nova 16s

*Not professionally waterproof. Visuals are for illustration only. Actual product may vary.

Highlights

50 MP¹ RYYB Periscope Telephoto Camera
True-to-Colour Camera
AI Composition² & AI Move²
7000 mAh
7000 mAh³ Super Battery
100 W⁴ HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo
5500 nits
5500 nits⁵
High-Bright Display

Showcasing the HUAWEI nova 16s's stunning design in the Breathing Crystal edition

Colour
Game Strong

Fresh from the jump. Wave-inspired textures, vibrant colours, and a 7.3 mm slim body⁶ that's light, sleek, and lowkey iconic.

A side view of the phone, showcasing the camera parameters of the HUAWEI nova 16s

Real. Remarkable.

3.3× optical zoom | 100× digital zoom Optical and AI image stabilisation (OIS + AIS)

1.5 MP multispectral sensor 120% better colour accuracy⁠⁷ 100,000× higher spatial resolution⁠⁷ Pixel-level spectral sensing algorithm

1/2.5" ultra-large sensor 0.7 μm pixel size

True-to-Colour Portraits

Light finds you, not the distractions. Skin tones stay natural, even in tricky lighting – and the rich detail, the layered depth? It's giving… editorial.

A portrait sample at 1 focal length, showcasing the rear full-focal-length Maple portrait effect of the HUAWEI nova 16s

Full Focal Length
True-to-Colour Rear Camera

Full Focal Length True-to-Colour Rear Camera

True colours, ultra-clarity. One snap to rule the feed.

The sweet spot for portraits. Face card⁠ – never declines.

Cinematic close-up. Vivid, natural, pure emotion.

HD Selfies

Even when the lighting's not playing nice, your skin stays natural, makeup still slays, and the light hits right – so you can keep serving looks. Fine details, including the little imperfections that make you one of a kind, are preserved.

Your Move, Creator.

AI Move. Pick up elements in your frame and play with their size and position. Cut out subjects and drop them anywhere your imagination goes. Creative edits, zero hassle.⁠²

Find Your
Best Angle

*Video for illustration only. Features HUAWEI nova 16s Pro.

AI composition that actually knows what it's looking at. It reads the scene and suggests the perfect zoom, so your framing's always chef's kiss.⁠²
*Video for illustration only.
Features HUAWEI nova 16s Pro.

Showcasing the AI De-glare feature and its creative uses on the HUAWEI nova 16s

Let It Do Its Thing

*Image is for reference only. Actual interface and usage shall prevail.

Performance

Micrometre-level stainless steel etching technology keeps things cool under pressure – while the ultra-slim VC frame pulls heat away fast. So your phone stays chill, no matter how hard you push it.

*This video is for illustration only. The phone shown is HUAWEI nova 16s Pro.

Showcasing the large battery and fast charging of the HUAWEI nova 16s

More
Power to You

A 7000 mAh³ battery that just keeps going. And when you do run low, 100 W⁴ HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo gets you back up in no time. Because fun shouldn't have to stop.

Showcasing the AI two-way call noise reduction feature of the HUAWEI nova 16s

Noise Out.
Voices In.

AI two-way noise cancellation keeps calls crisp, even in noisy spots. Voiceprint-based noise cancellation blocks noise on your end, and AI downlink noise cancellation filters out background noise from the other caller.⁠¹¹

Smart. Smooth.
Seamless.

Go Further. Celia finds the best spots, maps the route, and gets your ride ready – less planning, more vibing.

Say Less. Just say the word. Celia handles calls, organises your day, sets reminders, and pulls in other system tools, all without breaking your flow.

Ask Away. Big questions, random thoughts, quick answers, everyday advice – Celia's ready whenever you are.⁠¹²

Hands-Free
Hassle-Free

Al Gesture Control Scroll with a wave. Make a fist to snap a pic. It's literally that easy.⁠¹³

Showcasing the security features of the HUAWEI nova 16s

Yours.
And Yours Only.

Advanced multi-layered protection keeps your personal data on lock – so you get total peace of mind, every time you pick up your phone.

Full specifications

Dimensions

Height: Height 159.6 mmWidth 75.5 mmDepth 7.3 mm
Weight: Weight Approx. 199 g (including battery)*Product size, product weight, and related specifications are theoretical values only. Actual measurements between individual products may vary. All specifications are subject to the actual product.

Display

Screen Size: 6.68 inches *With a rounded corners design on the display, the diagonal length of the exterior screen is 6.68 inches when measured according to the standard rectangle (the actual viewable area is slightly smaller).
Colour: 1.07 billion colours, P3 wide color gamut
Type: OLED, up to 120 Hz refresh rate, 2160 Hz High frequency PWM Dimming, up to 300 Hz touch sampling rate
Resolution: FHD+ 2800 × 1280 Pixels*The resolution measured as a standard rectangle, with a rounded corners design, the effective pixels are slightly less.

Processor

Kirin 8020 octa-core processor

Operating System

EMUI 16.0

Memory

ROM: 256/512 GB ROM*The available internal storage may be smaller as part of the internal storage is occupied by software.

Rear Camera

Autofocus Mode: YES
Image Stabilization: Main: AI Image Stabilization, Telephoto: AI Image Stabilization + Optical Image Stabilization
Zoom Mode: Supports 3.3x optical zoom (3.3x zoom is an approximate value, the lens focal lengths are 23 mm, 88 mm) Supports 100× digital zoom
Image Resolution: Support up to 8192 × 6144 pixels*The actual image resolution may vary depending on the shooting mode.
Video Resolution: Support up to 3840 × 2160 pixels*The actual video resolution may vary depending on the shooting mode.
Rear Camera Capture Mode: AI Composition, Short-Form Video, Follow Focus, Portrait Video, AI-Camera, Wide Aperture, Night, Portrait, High-Res, Photo, Pro, Video, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Slow-Mo, Watermark, Moving Picture, Timer, Capture Smiles, Audio Control, Filter

50 MP Ultra Vision Camera (F1.9 aperture)

50 MP RYYB Periscope Telephoto Camera (F2.6 aperture, OIS)

True-to-Colour Camera

*The photo pixels may vary depending on the shooting mode.

Front Camera

Image Resolution: Support up to 8192 × 6144 pixels*The actual image resolution may vary depending on the shooting mode.
Video Resolution: Support up to 3840 × 2160 pixels*The actual video resolution may vary depending on the shooting mode.
Front Camera Capture Mode: Short-Form Video, Night, Portrait, Video, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Panorama, Filter, Mirror Reflection, Capture Smiles, Audio Control, Timer

50 MP Ultra Portrait Camera (F2.4 aperture)

*In different photo modes, the number of pixels may be slightly different, please refer to the actual situation.

Battery

7000 mAh (typical value)

*The Battery Rated Capacity is 6800 mAh.

**Typical value. Actual capacity may vary slightly.
This capacity is the nominal battery capacity. The actual battery capacity for each individual phone may be slightly above or below the nominal battery capacity.

***Non-removable battery. Removing the battery may cause damage to the device. To replace or repair the battery, please visit an authorized HUAWEI Service Centre.

Charging

100 W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo

*HUAWEI SuperCharge cable and charger is required.

Network

Dual SIM Model: EMA-LX9
Primary SIM Card: 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n80/n81/n82/n83/n844G LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/664G LTE TDD: Bands 38/40/413G WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8/192G GSM: Bands 2/3/5/8 (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Secondary SIM Card: 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n80/n81/n82/n83/n844G LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/664G LTE TDD: Bands 38/40/413G WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8/192G GSM: Bands 2/3/5/8 (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Single SIM Model: EMA-LX9
Primary SIM Card: 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n80/n81/n82/n83/n844G LTE FDD: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/664G LTE TDD: Bands 38/40/413G WCDMA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8/192G GSM: Bands 2/3/5/8 (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Secondary SIM Card: Not Supported

*In Dual SIM version, either card slot can be set to accommodate the primary or secondary SIM card.

**Functions available on the live network depend on the situations of carrier's network and related services deployment.

Connectivity

WLAN: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2 × 2 MIMO, EHT80*Need router support.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0, Support BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC and L2HC
USB: USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Earjack: Type-C earjack*Only support Type-C digital headset.

NFC

Read Write mode/Card Emulation mode (Huawei wallet payment, payment by SIM card, or HCE) is supported.

Note: The SIM card used for SIM card payment can only be inserted into the SIM1 card slot.

Location

GPS (L1 + L5 Dual band)/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band)/GALILEO (E1 + E5a Dual band)/QZSS (L1 + L5 Dual band)/NavIC

Sensors

Gravity sensor

Infrared sensor

Fingerprint sensor

Gyroscope

Compass

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor (Functions are implemented through software solutions.)

Flicker sensor

Media

Audio: HUAWEI Histen*.mp3, *.mp4, *.3gp, *.ogg, *.amr, *.aac,*.flac, *.wav, *.midi
Video: *.3gp, *.mp4

In The Box

Phone (built-in battery) × 1

Huawei SuperCharge charger (100 W) × 1 (Depending on Markets)

Type-C cable × 1

Protective film (attached to the phone before delivery) × 1

Quick Start Guide × 1

Eject Tool × 1

Clear Case × 1 (Depending on Markets)

Warranty Card × 1 (Depending on Markets)

*Contact the sales channel for a more detailed list, may vary in different market. subject to the actual product.