Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra comes out ahead overall, scoring 82.5% to 17.5% across the categories compared — particularly battery capacity (7000 mAh vs 4970 mAh).

Google Pixel 10 scored 17.5%, Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scored 82.5%.

Google Pixel 10 is priced around $649, Huawei Nova 16 Ultra around $600.

How Google Pixel 10 and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Rank

Google Pixel 10

Tensor G5 ranks in the top 57% of 37 chipsets we track.

OLED display ranks in the top 63% of 16 display types we track.

Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.

Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 50% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.

4K@30/60fps front camera video ranks in the top 15% of 7 front-video specs we track.

4K@24/30/60fps main camera video ranks in the top 25% of 16 video-recording specs we track.

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra

Kirin 9010S ranks in the top 82% of 37 chipsets we track.

LTPO OLED display ranks in the top 50% of 16 display types we track.

Glass/Aluminum build ranks in the top 40% of 5 build materials we track.

Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 25% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.

4K@30fps front camera video ranks in the top 72% of 7 front-video specs we track.

4K@30fps main camera video ranks in the top 88% of 16 video-recording specs we track.

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Display

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Display size 6.3 in 6.84 in
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Brightness 2000 nits 6000 nits
Display type OLED LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2424 1320 x 2856

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Camera

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Main camera resolution 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide camera resolution 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera resolution 10.5 MP 50 MP
Main aperture 1.7 f 1.8 f
Front aperture 2.2 f 2 f
Ultrawide aperture 2.2 f 2.2 f
Optical image stabilization Yes Yes
Main video 4K@24/30/60fps 4K@30fps
Front video 4K@30/60fps 4K@30fps
Camera features Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Battery

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Battery capacity 4970 mAh 7000 mAh
Wired charging 30 W 100 W
Wireless charging 15 W 50 W
Charging port USB-C USB-C

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Performance

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
Chipset Tensor G5 Kirin 9010S
Storage options 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 12GB

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Network & Connectivity

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
5G (sub-6) Yes Yes
5G (mmWave) No No
5G capable Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes
Bluetooth version 6 6
Wi-Fi generation 6 7
SIM type Nano-SIM/eSIM Nano-SIM

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Build & Design

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Weight 204 g 220 g
Thickness 8.6 mm 7.1 mm
Build material Glass/Aluminum Glass/Aluminum
IP rating IP68 IP68
Available colors Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian Black, White, Blue

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: OS & Software

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Operating system Android HarmonyOS 6.1
OS version 16
Update policy 7 Updates Not Specified

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Audio

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Dolby Atmos No No
Stereo speakers Yes Yes
Headphone jack No No

Google Pixel 10 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: Extras & Features

Spec Google Pixel 10 Google Pixel 10 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Desktop mode No No
Stylus support No No
Satellite connectivity No No
Wireless reverse charging Yes Yes

Where each phone wins

Google Pixel 10

  • Main aperture: 1.7 f (vs 1.8 f)
  • Weight: 204 g (vs 220 g)

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra

  • Battery capacity: 7000 mAh (vs 4970 mAh)
  • Wired charging: 100 W (vs 30 W)
  • Wireless charging: 50 W (vs 15 W)
  • Main camera resolution: 200 MP (vs 48 MP)
  • Ultrawide camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 13 MP)
  • Front camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 10.5 MP)
  • Front aperture: 2 f (vs 2.2 f)
  • Display size: 6.84 in (vs 6.3 in)
  • Brightness: 6000 nits (vs 2000 nits)
  • Storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
  • Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )
  • Thickness: 7.1 mm (vs 8.6 mm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better battery capacity, the Google Pixel 10 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the better battery capacity at 7000 mAh, versus 4970 mAh on the Google Pixel 10.

Which has the better main camera resolution, the Google Pixel 10 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the better main camera resolution at 200 MP, versus 48 MP on the Google Pixel 10.

Which has the better storage, the Google Pixel 10 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the better storage at 256 GB, versus 128 GB on the Google Pixel 10.

Which has the better display size, the Google Pixel 10 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the better display size at 6.84 in, versus 6.3 in on the Google Pixel 10.