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Alternatives to Huawei nova 16s

10 smartphones at a similar price that compete with the nova 16s — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Huawei nova 16s
Huawei · 2026
nova 16s
6.7″Kirin 80207,000 mAh50 MP
approx. price≈ $650
9.1

Alternatives to the nova 16s

OnePlus Nord CE6
1
OnePlus · 2026Nord CE6
9.2
Same price ≈ $650
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Battery capacity 7,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • RAM 8 GB vs 12 GB
  • Storage (max) 256 GB vs 512 GB
OPPO Reno15
2
OPPO · 2026Reno15
9.1
8% pricier ≈ $700
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Ultra-wide camera
  • Battery capacity 6,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Wired charging 80 W vs 100 W
Vivo X300 E
3
Vivo · 2026X300 E
9.5
Same price ≈ $670
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Battery capacity 7,200 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Wired charging 90 W vs 100 W
  • Optical zoom 3× vs 3.3×
Vivo X200T
4
Vivo · 2026X200T
9.6
9% cheaper ≈ $590
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Wireless charging
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Battery capacity 6,200 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Wired charging 90 W vs 100 W
OPPO Reno16c
5
OPPO · 2026Reno16c
9.0
Same price ≈ $640
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Memory card slot
  • Storage (max) 256 GB vs 512 GB
  • NFC
Vivo iQOO 15R
6
Vivo · 2026iQOO 15R
9.5
11% pricier ≈ $720
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Battery capacity 7,600 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Telephoto camera
  • Selfie camera 32 MP vs 50 MP
Vivo V80
7
Vivo · 2026V80
9.4
Same price ≈ $630
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Battery capacity 7,200 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • RAM 8 GB vs 12 GB
  • Wired charging 90 W vs 100 W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
8
Xiaomi · 202617T Pro
9.7
9% cheaper ≈ $590
  • Storage (max) 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Wireless charging
  • Weight 219 g vs 199 g
  • Pixel density 447 ppi vs 461 ppi
OPPO Reno16 F
9
OPPO · 2026Reno16 F
9.1
9% cheaper ≈ $590
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Memory card slot
  • Storage (max) 256 GB vs 512 GB
  • Stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy S26+
10
Samsung · 2026Galaxy S26+
9.3
6% pricier ≈ $690
  • Optical stabilisation
  • Wireless charging
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx8 vs IPx5
  • Wired charging 45 W vs 100 W
  • Battery capacity 4,900 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
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