# Chinese smartphone manufacturing giant Huawei is gearing up for launch of Nova 16 series.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-05 · NewsX*

## Key points

- Huawei will replace the Nova 16 Ultra with a new Nova 16 Pro Max flagship variant.
- The Nova 16 Pro Max is expected to have a larger display than other models in the series.
- Upcoming Nova 16 series phones will use an upgraded Kirin 9 chipset and up to 7,000mAh battery.
- A Flipkart microsite and teaser banner suggest Huawei may re-enter the Indian smartphone market soon.
- Huawei is expected to launch the MatePad 11.5 tablet in India, featuring an 11.5-inch 2K LCD display.

**Companies:** Huawei
**Countries:** China, India

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