Huawei nova 16 Ultra
VS
Samsung Galaxy S26
Feature Comparison
Aesthetic features
Aesthetic features
| Size and Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 7.1 mm (6.42 x 3.07 x 0.28 in) | 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28 in) |
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| Product Weight | 220 g | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| Color Options | Black, White, Blue | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Style and design
Style and design
| Front Panel Material | Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
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| Back body material | glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather) | - |
| Frame material type | aluminum frame | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Body material and design
Body material and design
| Compatible SIM Card Types | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
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Initial data or main information
Initial data or main information
| Operating System at Release | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
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| Part Numbers | HIP-AL00 | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Official Release Date | - | 2026, March 06 |
| Specific absorption rate (SAR) | - | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| European SAR rate (SAR EU) | - | 1.21 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body) |
| Price Range at Time of Release | - | € 666.99 / $ 720.00 / £ 571.16 / ₹ 75,000 |
Processor or chip
Processor or chip
| Chipset Model | Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
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| Number of Processor Cores | N/A | - |
| Processor Core Details | N/A | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) - US/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW |
| Other Technical Details of Chipset | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
Audio features
Audio features
| Speaker Type | Yes, with stereo speakers | -26.7 LUFS (Good) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of 3.5mm Jacks | No | No |
| Audio Capabilities | - | High-bitrate audio support |
Communications and sensors
Communications and sensors
| Wi-Fi Specifications | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Details and Description | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | - |
| Bluetooth Details and Description | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) | - |
| 5G Support | SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Navigation Type and GPS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS | - |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | under display, optical | - |
Connections
Connections
| Bluetooth Support | 6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio) | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Card Slot | No | No |
Network connections
Network connections
| Communication Technologies | Yes | Yes |
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Battery and charging features
Battery and charging features
| Connection Port Type | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
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| Maximum Supported Charging Power | 100W | - |
| Wireless Charging Support | No | - |
| Full Charge Time | N/A | - |
| OTG Support | Yes | - |
| Maximum Wireless Charging Power | N/A | - |
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Smart Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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Technical features
Technical features
| Fast Charging Capability | 100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC | 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min |
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Display
Display
| Screen Size | 6.84 inches, 115.0 cm 2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 96.5 cm 2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
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| Display Panel Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR Vivid, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 6000 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Display Resolution | 1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Highest Refresh Rate | 120Hz | - |
| Pixel Density Range | ~460 ppi density | - |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.4% screen-to-body ratio | - |
| Maximum Brightness Level | 6000 nits (peak) | 1383 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 ratio | - |
| Display Technical Details | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
Storage memory
Storage memory
| RAM Memory | 12GB RAM | - |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Capacity | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Internal Storage Type | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | UFS 4.X |
Main camera
Main camera
| Video Quality: Resolution and Frame Rate | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | - |
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| Maximum Video Recording Quality of Rear Camera | 4K | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Main Camera Type - Wide/Standard | 200 MP | - |
| Other Cameras | N/A | - |
| Telephoto Lens | N/A | - |
| Ultra-Wide Lens | Yes | - |
| Ultra-Wide Camera Details | 50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF | - |
| Macro Camera Type | N/A | - |
| Depth Sensor Camera | N/A | - |
| Rear Camera Details | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
Front camera
Front camera
| Main Selfie Camera Quality | 50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF | - |
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| Selfie Camera Video Recording Details | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | - |
| Maximum Video Recording Resolution of Selfie Camera | 4K | - |
| Resolution and Frame Rate of Selfie Video | 4K | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Main Selfie Camera Specifications | 50 MP, f/2.0, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", Dual Pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
Power supply and battery life
Power supply and battery life
| Battery Capacity | 7000 mAh | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Technology | - | Li-Ion 4300 mAh |
Visual details
Visual details
| Supported HDR Standards | HDR Vivid | - |
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Central Processor (CPU)
Central Processor (CPU)
| GPU Model | N/A | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW |
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Main memory and RAM
Main memory and RAM
| Internal Memory and RAM Performance | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | - |
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| Supported Memory Card Capacity | No | - |
Time and method of release
Time and method of release
| Availability Status | - | Available. Released 2026, March 06 |
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Technical Details
Technical Details
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 2441481 (v10), 3064672 (v11) |
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Motorcycle Technical Features
Motorcycle Technical Features
| Battery | - | 51:00h endurance, 1200 cycles, Class A (270 falls), Class C |
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Power
Power
| Energy efficiency class | - | Class A |
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