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Huawei Nova 16z

Brand
Huawei
Release date
2026
Screen size
6.7 ″
Chip
HiSilicon Kirin 8020
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The Nova 16z combines smooth OLED viewing, versatile cameras and strong software with 4G, USB 2.0 and merely adequate performance.

What is good

  • 6.7-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh and 395ppi sharpness.
  • 50MP wide and 12MP telephoto cameras offer useful versatility.
  • HarmonyOS 6.1 and Wi‑Fi 7 provide modern software and connectivity.

What is not

  • 4G cellular omits faster-generation mobile connectivity.
  • USB 2.0 Type-C limits wired transfer speeds.
  • Kirin 8020 performance looks merely adequate for demanding workloads.

How the score breaks down

  • Performance 66
  • Camera 75
  • Display 72
  • Battery 65
  • Connectivity 73
  • Build 67
  • Software 82

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Written by UnboxingTN’s AI from the score and the specification sheet.

Reader reviews are coming, beside this score and never blended into it.

Specifications

Performance

Chip
HiSilicon Kirin 8020
Chip maker
HiSilicon
Graphics
Maleoon 920C
Operating system
HarmonyOS
System version
6.1

Memory and storage

Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB

Display

Screen size
6.7 ″
Resolution
1,084 × 2,412
Panel type
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Pixel density
395 ppi

Battery

Battery
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
100 W

Cameras

Cameras
wide · 50 MP
telephoto · 12 MP

Connectivity

Mobile network
4G
Wi-Fi
WiFi 7
Bluetooth
6.0
NFC
Yes
USB
2.0 OTG Type-C

Design

Weight
196.5 g
Height
161.79 mm
Width
75.47 mm
Thickness
7.19 mm
IP rating
IP65

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