Huawei nova 13i vs Huawei nova 16z
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 13i
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1category wins
Huawei nova 16z
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5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Huawei nova 16z
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 16z
Faster charging
Huawei nova 16z
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 13i
Better display
Huawei nova 16z
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16z
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2388 | 2412 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1084 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| PPI | 391 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body | 89.1 | 88.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | — |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | — |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 4G | Kirin 8020 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | — |
| OS Name | — | HarmonyOS |
| UI Skin | EMUI 14.2 | — |
| OS Version | — | 6.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Huawei nova 16z +237%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Huawei nova 16z +190%AnTuTu
Huawei nova 16z +170%| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 412 | 1,389 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,423 | 4,125 |
| AnTuTu | 424,216 | 1,146,138 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, (telephoto) |
| Wide | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 40 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.3 | 161.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Other | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 199 | 196.5 |
| Width (mm) | 74.7 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, December 14 | 2026, June 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, January | Available. Released 2026, June 06 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 13i | Huawei nova 16z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 13i and Huawei nova 16z are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 16z packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova 16z posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Huawei nova 13i reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 108 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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