This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HUAWEI nova 14 and realme 16 5G smartphones.
The HUAWEI nova 14 features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 5,500mAh battery, 100W fast charging and IP65 dust & water resistance.
Meanwhile, the realme 16 5G features a 6.57-inch display, 7,000mAh battery, 60W fast charging, IP68 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | HUAWEI nova 14 | realme 16 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1084 x 2412 Pixels 395 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1100nits HBM, HDR Vivid and punch-hole | 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2372 Pixels, 397 ppi) with AGC DT-Star D+ Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 4200nits peak, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.73 x 75.48 x 7.18 mm | 158.3 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g |
| Build | Glass front and back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance, SGS 5-star drop resistance | IP68/IP69K dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black, White, Crystal Blue | Air Black, Air White |
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realme 16 5G The realme 16 5G is lighter and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x A77H @ 2.4GHz , 3x A77L @ 2.19GHz & 4x A55 @ 1.84GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 with realme UI 7.0 |
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HUAWEI nova 14
The HUAWEI nova 14 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 112˚ FoV) -Dual LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording, EIS video stabilization -Color temperature sensor (10 channels) |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX852, f/1.8 aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 aperture) -Ring-LED Flash -Up to 1080p@60fps video recording Selfie mirror at the back |
| Front Camera |
50 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
50 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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HUAWEI nova 14
HUAWEI nova 14 has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera with autofocus. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Dual Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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realme 16 5G
Based on the specs, it has higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 100W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo) | 60W Fast Charging |
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realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱22,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱25,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | November 27, 2025 | April 23, 2026 |
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