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Apple iPhone 16 vs Huawei nova 13 Pro

What iPhone 16 does better (13) and where nova 13 Pro wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPhone 16
Apple · 2024iPhone 16
8.4Score
13 advantages≈ $570
vs
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Huawei · 2024nova 13 Pro
8.5Score
16 advantages≈ $520
Higher score
7.1Display8.1
8.2Performance6.1
7.2Camera8.2
5.7Battery7.7
9.5Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPhone 16nova 13 Pro
71.6 × 147.67.874.9 × 163.47.8
iPhone 16nova 13 ProDifference
Height147.6 mm163.4 mm−15.8 mm
Width71.6 mm74.9 mm−3.3 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm=
Weight170 g209 g−39 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPhone 16 better than nova 13 Pro?

  1. AnTuTu score1,721,149 vs 832,1252.1×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,929 vs 2,9482.7×
  3. Wireless chargingYes · nova 13 Pro: No
  4. Peak brightness2,000 nits vs 1,150 nits+74%
  5. CPU frequency4.04 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+68%
  6. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  7. Process3 nm vs 7 nm2.3×
  8. Weight170 g vs 209 g+23%
  9. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  10. eSIMYes · nova 13 Pro: No
  11. Pixel density460 ppi vs 449 ppi+2%
  12. Selfie camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%

Why is nova 13 Pro better than iPhone 16?

  1. Wired charging30 W vs 100 W3.3×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  3. Battery capacity3,561 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+40%
  4. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  5. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  6. Telephoto cameraNo · iPhone 16: Yes
  7. Charged in 30 min50% vs 167%3.3×
  8. Optical zoom2× vs 2.9×+45%
  9. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  10. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  11. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.8″+11%
  12. Rear cameras2 vs 3+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple iPhone 16Apple iPhone 16≈ $5708.4
Design
Weight170 g209 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm
Height147.6 mm163.4 mm
Width71.6 mm74.9 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Glass protectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)Aluminosilicate glass
ColoursBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarineBlack, White, Purple, Green
Display
Screen size6.1″6.8″
PanelSuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO OLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)—Yes
Resolution (width)1,179 px1,224 px
Resolution (height)2,556 px2,776 px
Pixel density460 ppi449 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits1,150 nits
Measured brightness1,708 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio86.8%88.9%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetApple A18HiSilicon Kirin 8000
Chip makerAppleKirin
Process3 nm7 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency4.04 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUMali-G610 MP4
AnTuTu score1,721,149832,125
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7,9292,948
3DMark Wild Life Extreme4,295—
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNVMe—
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.4
Main sensor size1/1.56"—
Rear cameras23
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom2×2.9×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera12 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity3,561 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Active use (test)15.7 h—
Wired charging30 W100 W
Charged in 30 min50%167%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power25 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Video outputYes—
Ultra WidebandYes—
Satellite messagingYesYes
Infrared port—Yes
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-25.5 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensor—Under display
3D face unlockYes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)1.24 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchiOS 18EMUI 14.2 (International)
PlatformiOSHarmonyOS
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle37 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classC—
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