Huawei nova 15 Max vs Huawei nova 16s Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 15 Max
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1category wins
Huawei nova 16s Pro
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4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 15 Max
Faster charging
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Better display
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.84 | 6.84 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2756 | 2856 |
| Resolution Width | 1272 | 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | 6000 |
| PPI | 444 | 460 |
| Glass Type | — | Kunlun Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90.2 | 90.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | — | Kirin 9010S |
| UI Skin | EMUI 14.2 | EMUI 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,488 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 4,419 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,033,848 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama, color spectrum sensor |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 7000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 40 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.3 | 163 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.1 |
| Other | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 232 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, May 07 | 2026, September 03 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 15 | Available. Released 2026, September |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | 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 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 15 Max | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 15 Max and Huawei nova 16s Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 15 Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova 16s Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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