Huawei Mate 60 vs Huawei nova 16
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate 60
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1category wins
Huawei nova 16
Price coming soon
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Huawei Mate 60
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 16
Faster charging
Huawei nova 16
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Huawei nova 16
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.69 | 6.68 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2688 | 2800 |
| Resolution Width | 1216 | 1280 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 441 | 461 |
| Glass Type | Huawei Kunlun Glass 2 | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 | 90.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) | — |
| GPU | Maleoon 910 MP4 | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9000S | Kirin 9010S |
| Process (nm) | 7 | — |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 4.0 | 6.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Huawei nova 16 +12%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Huawei nova 16 +7%AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 60 +3%| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,325 | 1,488 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,118 | 4,419 |
| AnTuTu | 1,062,256 | 1,033,848 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.4, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR Vivid | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4750 | 7000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.4 | 159.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.3 |
| Other | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 209 | 199 |
| Width (mm) | 76 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, August 29 | 2026, June 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 10 | Available. Released 2026, June 06 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate 60 | Huawei nova 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate 60 and Huawei nova 16 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 16 packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei Mate 60 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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