Huawei
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $899 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.3 mm × 161.4 mm × 7.0 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2412 × 1084 | 2796 × 1290 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Chipset | — | Apple A18 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Front cameras | — | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 100 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | — | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 2) |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $899 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.3 mm × 161.4 mm × 7.0 mm | 77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Color-infused glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2412 × 1084 | 2796 × 1290 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Storage | 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Chipset | — | Apple A18 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Front cameras | — | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 100 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | — | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 2) |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Width
iPhone 16 Plus
2.5 mm wider
Thickness
nova 13
0.8 mm thinner
Weight
nova 13
4 g lighter · minor difference
Height
nova 13
0.5 mm taller · minor difference
nova 13 vs iPhone 16 Plus Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
nova 13
Strengths
- Fast 100W SuperCharge Turbo wired charging
- Standout 60MP selfie camera with sharp pixel-binned output
- Slim, lightweight 195g design
Compromises
- No Google Mobile Services — a genuine limitation outside core markets
- Kirin 8000 trails performance-focused mid-range rivals
- Rear camera setup is unremarkable next to the selfie camera
iPhone 16 Plus
Strengths
- Standout battery endurance for standard iPhones
- Large 6.7-inch display for media and readability
- Lighter than Pro Max at similar screen size
Compromises
- 60Hz display and no Always-On at nearby Pro pricing
- Poor pocket fit and two-handed handling for many users
- No telephoto lens; value debate versus iPhone 16 Pro