Apple iPhone 18 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 18 and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has better resolution of 2856 x 1320 than Apple iPhone 18 which has resolution of 2622 x 1206. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.31 in | 6.84 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 89999 | Rs. 65990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 09, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 is Rs. 89999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 01, 2026. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is Rs. 65990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 has screen size of 6.31 inches which falls short to Huawei Nova 16 Ultra's 6.84 inch screen. Apple iPhone 18 has OLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has LTPO OLED Screen type. Both have same 460 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Apple's phone ~ 90.1%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 18's 48 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 18's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 has version 27 iOS Operating System where as Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has version 6.1 HarmonyOS Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 | HIP-AL00 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2026 (Expected) | June 01, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 163 x 7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.31 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.84 inches, 1320 x 2856 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.1% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 3 | Kunlun Glass |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | 6000 nits (peak) |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) Digital compass Wi‑Fi Cellular iBeacon micro-location | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Support Beidou Satellite messaging services & Tiantong Satellite Communication | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v27 | HarmonyOS v6.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A20 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 100W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 30 hours | |