Huawei nova 16z vs Xiaomi Poco X8s
 Huawei nova 16z ৳50,000 Expected |  Xiaomi Poco X8s ৳50,000 Expected | |
|---|---|---|
| Official price | Not available | Not available |
| Unofficial price | Not available | Not available |
| Variants | 12GB+256GB | 8GB+256GB |
| MobileBazar Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Performance | 5/10 · Kirin 8020 | 6.9/10 · Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Camera | 7.4/10 · 50MP | 8.1/10 · 50MP |
| Battery | 6000mAh · 100W | 6330mAh · 100W |
| Display | 6.7″ OLED · 120Hz | 6.35″ AMOLED · 120Hz |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Selfie camera | 50MP | 20MP |
| Weight | 196.5g | 187g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Oct 2026 |
Verdict
Xiaomi Poco X8s wins in 5 of 7 categories, with the edge in performance, camera, battery, display. Huawei nova 16z is better for ram, selfie camera.
Which should you buy? The Xiaomi Poco X8s is better for gaming, photos, battery life and the screen.
Winners are based on specifications. Highlighted cells show the better value. Compare other phones
Full specifications compared
| Huawei nova 16z | Xiaomi Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Model | nova 16z | Poco X8s |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 01 June 2026 | Exp. 26 October 2026 |
| Status | Released | Upcoming |
| Platform | ||
| Operating System | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | v6.1 | v16 |
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| User Interface | – | HyperOS 3 |
| CPU | – | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520) |
| GPU | – | Adreno 722 |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.35 inches (16.12 cm) |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 px (FHD+) | 1220x2656 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 88.6% | 91.0% |
| Screen Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR 10 / HDR + support | HDR | HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Notch | Punch-hole | Punch-hole |
| Brightness | – | 3500 nits |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP, f/2.4, Telephoto Camera | 50 MP, f/1.77, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/2.2, Periscope Telephoto Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8192 × 6144 pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | 30x Digital Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.77 |
| Camera Features | Portrait mode (Native, Textured, Makeup-like), Personalized color chart, AI-assisted composition, Stage mode, AI cloud enhancement, AI dynamic photos | Dynamic shots, Motion capture, Documents mode, Motion tracking focus, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow motion, Super macro, Adaptive telephoto, Voice shutter, HDR, Panorama, Long exposure |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | – | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 20 MP, Camera |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | – |
| Video FPS | – | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Body & Design | ||
| Height | 161.79 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Width | 75.47 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Thickness | 7.19 mm | 8.06 mm |
| Weight | 196.5 grams | 187 grams |
| Build | Back: Plastic | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum frame, glass back |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink | White, Blue, Black |
| Waterproof | Splash proof | Water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof | Dust proof |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6330 mAh |
| Quick Charging | 100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS |
| Reverse Charging | 5W reverse wired | 22.5W reverse wired |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| Internal Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage Type | – | UFS 2.2 |
| RAM Type | – | LPDDR4X |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 | v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted | On-screen |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | – | Ultrasonic |
| Audio & Media | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Audio Features | – | Dolby Atmos |
| More | ||
| Made By | China | China |
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |