Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Huawei Nova 16 Pro comes out ahead overall, scoring 77.5% to 22.5% across the categories compared — particularly main camera resolution (200 MP vs 50 MP).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro scored 77.5%, Nothing Phone 4a Pro scored 22.5%.
Huawei Nova 16 Pro is priced around $500, Nothing Phone 4a Pro around $170.
How Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Nothing Phone 4a Pro Rank
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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@60fps front camera video ranks in the top 29% of 7 front-video specs we track.
4K@30fps main camera video ranks in the top 88% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Dimensity 6300 ranks in the top 100% of 37 chipsets we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 94% of 16 display types we track.
Plastic build ranks in the top 100% of 5 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 5 ranks in the top 100% of 4 Wi-Fi standards we track.
1080p@30fps front camera video ranks in the top 100% of 7 front-video specs we track.
1080p@30/60fps main camera video ranks in the top 94% of 16 video-recording specs we track.
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Display
| Spec |
 Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
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|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.84 in | 6.75 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 6000 nits | 1125 nits |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2856 | 720 x 1570 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Camera
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| Main camera resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Main aperture | 1.8 f | 1.8 f |
| Front aperture | 2.4 f | 2 f |
| Optical image stabilization | Yes | No |
| Main video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Front video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Battery
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro
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|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 45 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Performance
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Dimensity 6300 |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB, 12GB | 128GB, 256GB, 256GB |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| 5G (sub-6) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G (mmWave) | No | No |
| 5G capable | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 5 |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Build & Design
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 216 g |
| Thickness | 7.1 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Build material | Glass/Aluminum | Plastic |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Available colors | Black, White, Blue/Pink, Blue | Prism Violet, Prism White, Icy Blue |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: OS & Software
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.0 | ColorOS 15 |
| OS version | — | 15 |
| Update policy | Not Specified | Not Specified |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Audio
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No | Yes |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
|
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
|
|---|---|---|
| Desktop mode | No | No |
| Stylus support | No | No |
| Satellite connectivity | No | No |
| Wireless reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
Where each phone wins
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Wired charging: 100 W (vs 45 W)
- Main camera resolution: 200 MP (vs 50 MP)
- Front camera resolution: 50 MP (vs 8 MP)
- Optical image stabilization: 1 yesno (vs 0 yesno)
- Display size: 6.84 in (vs 6.75 in)
- Brightness: 6000 nits (vs 1125 nits)
- RAM: 12 GB (vs 6 GB)
- Storage: 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
- NFC: 1 yesno (vs 0 yesno)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4 )
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 5 )
- Thickness: 7.1 mm (vs 8.6 mm)
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
- Front aperture: 2 f (vs 2.4 f)
- Weight: 216 g (vs 218 g)
- Headphone jack: 1 yesno (vs 0 yesno)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better main camera resolution, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better main camera resolution at 200 MP, versus 50 MP on the Nothing Phone 4a Pro.
Which has the better RAM, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better RAM at 12 GB, versus 6 GB on the Nothing Phone 4a Pro.
Which has the better storage, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better storage at 256 GB, versus 128 GB on the Nothing Phone 4a Pro.
Which has the better display size, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the better display size at 6.84 in, versus 6.75 in on the Nothing Phone 4a Pro.