Huawei Nova 16 vs Xiaomi 15T
 Huawei Nova 16 ৳62,000 Unofficial |  Xiaomi 15T ৳62,000 Unofficial | |
|---|---|---|
| Official price | Not available | Not available |
| Unofficial price | ৳62,000 | ৳62,000 |
| Variants | 12GB+256GB CN, 12GB+512GB CN | 12GB+256GB INT, 12GB+512GB |
| MobileBazar Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Performance | 8/10 · Kirin 9010S | 8.1/10 · Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| Camera | 7.9/10 · 50MP | 8.3/10 · 50MP |
| Battery | 7000mAh · 100W | 5500mAh · 67W |
| Display | 6.68″ OLED · 120Hz | 6.83″ AMOLED · 120Hz |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Selfie camera | 50MP | 32MP |
| Weight | 199g | 194g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Sept 2025 |
Verdict
Xiaomi 15T wins in 4 of 6 categories, with the edge in performance, camera, display, weight. Huawei Nova 16 is better for battery, selfie camera.
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Full specifications compared
| Huawei Nova 16 | Xiaomi 15T | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Model | Nova 16 | 15T |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 01 June 2026 | 24 September 2025 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Platform | ||
| Operating System | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | v6.1 | v15 |
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| User Interface | – | HyperOS 2 |
| CPU | – | Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A725) |
| GPU | – | Mali-G720 MC7 |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.68 inches (16.97 cm) | 6.83 inches (17.35 cm) |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 px (FHD+) | 1280x2772 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 461 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.3% | 90.0% |
| Screen Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Notch | Punch-hole | Punch-hole |
| Brightness | – | 3200 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR + support | – | HDR 10+ |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/2.6, Periscope Telephoto Camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/1.9, Telephoto Camera, 12 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8192 × 6144 pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | 100x Digital Zoom | 60x Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.7 |
| Camera Features | Lunar Tracking, In-Record Snapshot, Portrait Mode (Native, Textured, Makeup-like), On-Edge AI Telephoto Enhancement, Personalized Color Palette, AI-Assisted Composition, Stage Mode, AI Cloud Enhancement, AI Dynamic Photos | Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, Vlog Mode, Kaleidoscope, Short Video Mode |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Video FPS | – | 60 fps, 960 fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | 3840x2160, 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Video FPS | – | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Body & Design | ||
| Height | 159.6 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Width | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams | 194 grams |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass fiber back |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Blue | Black, Gray, Rose Gold |
| Waterproof | Splash proof | Water resistant (up to 3m for 30 min) |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof | Dust proof |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Quick Charging | 100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC | 67W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 50 min |
| Reverse Charging | 5W reverse wired | – |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| Internal Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage Type | – | UFS 4.1 |
| RAM Type | – | LPDDR5X |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 | v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted | On-screen |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | – | Optical |
| Audio & Media | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+ |
| More | ||
| Made By | China | China |
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |