Huawei has officially unveiled a wave of new products in China, with the highly anticipated Huawei Nova 16 series taking center stage.
Breaking away from its traditional release cadence, Huawei has dropped four distinct models at once. The lineup includes the online-exclusive Nova 16z, the standard Nova 16, the mid-tier Nova 16 Pro, and the ultra-premium Nova 16 Ultra.
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: The First True Premium Flagship
Sitting at the apex of the series, the Nova 16 Ultra marks a historic shift for the Nova line, establishing itself as a bona fide high-end flagship.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Kirin 9010S chipset. It sports a gorgeous 6.8-inch 2K OLED LTPO curved display pushing an astonishing 6000 nits of peak brightness.
Despite its massive hardware, Huawei managed to keep the chassis incredibly slim at just 7.1mm, while still securing top-tier IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings.
The imaging department is where this device truly shines. The rear features a powerhouse Red Maple quad-camera system, headlined by a massive 1/1.28-inch, 200-megapixel RYYB main sensor.
This is accompanied by a 50-megapixel RYYB periscope telephoto lens that supports 3.7x optical zoom, a 50-megapixel RYYB ultra-wide macro lens, and a dedicated Red Maple color-spectrum sensor.
To keep everything running, Huawei packed in a massive 7000mAh silicon-carbon anode battery that supports 100W wired, 50W wireless, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging.
It also boasts advanced connectivity features like Tiantong satellite calling, dual-way Beidou satellite messaging, Bluetooth 6.0, and NearLink technology.
Huawei Nova 16 and Nova 16 Pro: Balanced Performers
For users looking for excellent performance without the absolute premium price tag, the standard and Pro models offer massive upgrades this generation.
The standard Huawei Nova 16 starts at 2,999 CNY, which converts to roughly RM1,952. Huawei did not skimp on the base model, equipping it with the same flagship Kirin 9010S processor and a massive 7000mAh battery with 100W fast charging. It features a 6.68-inch eye-comfort display and gets upgraded to an all-50-megapixel Red Maple imaging system. This system surprisingly includes an RYYB periscope telephoto lens, which is a rare inclusion for a standard model.
Moving up the ladder, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro starts at 3,899 CNY, or approximately RM2,538. This variant steps up to a larger 6.84-inch 1.5K high-refresh-rate display protected by drop-resistant Kunlun Glass. It retains the Kirin 9010S chipset and the 7000mAh battery, but bumps the main camera to the flagship 200-megapixel RYYB sensor. Combined with front and rear dual-Red Maple imaging systems, it promises incredibly natural skin tones for selfies and quick snapshots.
Huawei Nova 16z: The Budget-Friendly Online Exclusive
Positioned as the most affordable entry point for the series, the online-only Nova 16z starts at 2,699 CNY, which translates to about RM1,757. Even as the entry-level model, the specifications remain highly competitive. It features a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED flat screen and is powered by the Kirin 8020 chipset. Battery life remains a clear priority here as well, with a large 6000mAh cell supporting 100W fast charging. For optics, it relies on a solid 50-megapixel main shooter paired with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.
Detailed Pricing and Malaysian Availability
The budget-friendly Nova 16z is currently only available in a 256GB variant priced at 2,699 CNY (around RM1,757).
The standard Nova 16 offers two configurations: the 256GB version is priced at 2,999 CNY (around RM1,953), while the 512GB version goes for 3,499 CNY (around RM2,279).
The mid-range Nova 16 Pro expands the storage options to three tiers. The 256GB model is priced at 3,899 CNY (around RM2,540), the 512GB model costs 4,399 CNY (around RM2,865), and the top-tier 1TB model sits at 4,999 CNY (around RM3,256).
Finally, the flagship Nova 16 Ultra mirrors these three storage capacities. The 256GB tier starts at 4,699 CNY (around RM3,060), the 512GB tier is set at 5,199 CNY (around RM3,386), and the absolute top-spec 1TB edition rounds out the lineup at 5,799 CNY (around RM3,777).
While Huawei Malaysia has not released an official launch date yet, judging by past release schedules, local consumers likely won’t have to wait too long for a local debut.
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