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Huawei nova 14 Pro vs Realme 16

What nova 14 Pro does better (17) and where 16 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 14 Pro
Huawei · 2025nova 14 Pro
8.9Score
17 advantages≈ $460
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Realme 16
Realme · 202516
8.4Score
9 advantages≈ $460
8.2Display8.5
6.8Performance5.4
8.5Camera6.2
8.8Battery8.9
8.3Features8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 14 Pro16
75 × 163.47.875.1 × 158.38.1
nova 14 Pro16Difference
Height163.4 mm158.3 mm+5.1 mm
Width75 mm75.1 mm−0.1 mm
Thickness7.8 mm8.1 mm−0.3 mm
Weight207 g183 g+24 g

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

Why is nova 14 Pro better than 16?

  1. AnTuTu score1,021,894 vs 607,352+68%
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,570 vs 2,047+74%
  3. Wired charging100 W vs 60 W+67%
  4. Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  5. Optical stabilisationYes · 16: No
  6. Telephoto cameraYes · 16: No
  7. Rear cameras3 vs 13×
  8. Storage (base)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  9. Ultra-wide cameraYes · 16: No
  10. Max video4K vs 1080p
  11. 4K selfie videoYes · 16: No
  12. Pixel density447 ppi vs 397 ppi+13%

Why is 16 better than nova 14 Pro?

  1. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 4,500 nits3.8×
  2. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh+27%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  4. Selfie camera8 MP vs 50 MP6.2×
  5. Memory card slotNo · nova 14 Pro: Yes
  6. Energy classC vs A
  7. Weight207 g vs 183 g+13%
  8. CPU frequency2.29 GHz vs 2.5 GHz+9%
  9. Process7 nm vs 6 nm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme 16Realme 16≈ $4608.4
Design
Weight207 g183 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.1 mm
Height163.4 mm158.3 mm
Width75 mm75.1 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP65IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Glass protectionAluminosilicate glass (256/512GB); Kunlun Glass edition (512GB only)AGC DT-Star D+
ColoursBlack, White, Purple, BlueWhite Swan, Black Cloud
Display
Screen size6.8″6.6″
PanelLTPO OLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)Yes—
Resolution (width)1,224 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,776 px2,372 px
Pixel density447 ppi397 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.3%88.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetKirin 8020Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Chip makerKirinMediaTek
Process7 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.29 GHz2.5 GHz
GPUMaleoon 920 2cuMali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score1,021,894607,352
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,5702,047
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Storage (base)256 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.93"
Rear cameras31
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom3×—
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera8 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,500 mAh7,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoSi/C
Wired charging100 W60 W
Charged in 30 min88%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display, ultrasonic
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical or ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 5.0Android 16
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 15Realme UI 7.0
EU label
Energy classCA
Battery charge cycles—1,600
Endurance per cycle—72 h
Repairability class—C
Drop resistance class—B
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