Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
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Huawei nova 16 Ultra
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Faster charging
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Better display
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.2 | 6.84 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 3184 | 2856 |
| Resolution Width | 2232 | 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 6000 |
| PPI | 381 | 460 |
| Glass Type | — | Kunlun Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 91.9 | 90.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz & 3x2.00 GHz & 4x1.6GHz) | — |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9010S |
| Process (nm) | 7 | — |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6.1 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,488 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 4,419 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,033,848 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| Variants | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 88mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.4, 24mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR Vivid | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5600 | 7000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.7 | 163 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.8 | 7.1 |
| unknown | — | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 220 |
| Width (mm) | 73.5 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 04 | 2026, June 01 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 29 | Available. Released 2026, June 06 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 2gbands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 3gbands | — | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | — |
| 4gbands | — | LTE |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| 5gbands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| infraredport | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a + B2b), GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| unknown | — | Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and Huawei nova 16 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 16 Ultra packs a 7000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova 16 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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