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Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra have made their debut in China. These latest Nova series smartphones were introduced together with the basic Huawei Nova 16 and Nova 16z models. Both Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Nova 16 Ultra operate using the Kirin 9010S processor and are equipped with 6.84-inch OLED LTPO screens that can refresh at rates up to 120Hz. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a build rated IP65 for protection against dust and water, while the Nova 16 Ultra boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings for added security against liquids and dirt. Each device includes a 7,000mAh battery. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is sold for CNY 3,899, which is approximately Rs. 54,000 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version. The 512GB and 1TB storage options with the same RAM are priced at CNY 4,399 (around Rs. 61,000) and CNY 4,999 (about Rs. 68,000), respectively. It comes in four colors: Clear Blue, Iridescent Pearl, Sky White and Starry Night Black (translated from Chinese). The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is priced at CNY 4,699 (approximately Rs. 65,000) for the entry-level model with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. The 512GB and 1TB storage models with 12GB RAM are available for CNY 5,199 (around Rs. 72,000) and CNY 5,799 (about Rs. 81,000), respectively. Color options for this phone include Clear Blue, Sky White and Starry Night Black (translated from Chinese).

The Huawei Nova 16 Pro operates on HarmonyOS 6.1, which is based on Android 16, and has a 6.84-inch full-HD+ OLED LTPO display with resolutions of 1,320×2,856 pixels. The refresh rate for this display can vary from 1Hz to 120Hz and features 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming along with a touch sampling rate of 300Hz. The display is protected with Kunlun Glass. It uses Huawei's Kirin 9010S chipset, comes with 12GB of RAM, and offers storage options that go up to 1TB. On the back, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a four-camera system that includes a 200-megapixel RYYB main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an f/1.8 aperture, a 50-megapixel RYYB periscope telephoto camera with OIS and 3.7x optical zoom, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle macro lens, and Huawei's Red Maple color sensor. For selfies, it features a 50-megapixel portrait camera along with a Red Maple color sensor. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro supports various connectivity methods, such as Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, BeiDou, Galileo, Navic, GPS, AGPS, QZSS, Glonass, NFC, and comes with a USB Type-C port. The built-in sensors include a gyroscope, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor, laser autofocus sensor, and flicker sensor. This new phone is also designed with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It holds an IP65 rating for dust and water protection.

The Huawei Nova 16 Pro features a 7,000mAh battery that allows for 100W fast charging with a wired connection. Its dimensions are 163 x 78 x 7.1mm and it weighs around 218g, battery included. The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra shares the same operating system, chip, and front camera as the Nova 16 Pro. The Nova 16 Ultra has a nearly identical 6.84-inch full-HD+ OLED LTPO screen with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The screen offers 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and is protected by Kunlun Glass. It is available in storage sizes of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, all paired with 12GB of RAM as standard. The rear camera setup on the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra features a 200-megapixel RYYB primary sensor with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, a 50-megapixel RYYB periscope telephoto lens with OIS, a 50-megapixel RYYB ultra-wide macro lens, and Huawei's Red Maple colour sensor. There is also a 50-megapixel front camera with a Red Maple colour sensor for better colour accuracy.

The rear camera setup on the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra features a 200-megapixel RYYB main sensor with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, a 50-megapixel RYYB periscope telephoto camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel RYYB ultra-wide macro lens, and Huawei's Red Maple colour sensor. The device includes a 50-megapixel front camera with an additional Red Maple colour sensor for enhanced colour precision. The connectivity features on the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are comparable to those found in the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, as are the sensors. It is rated IP68 and IP69 for protection against dust and water. Inside the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra, there is a 7,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired fast charging. This model also provides 50W for wireless charging and 7.5W for wireless reverse charging. The dimensions are 163×78×7.1mm and it weighs about 218g.