Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 SE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
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4category wins
Huawei nova 16 SE
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Huawei nova 16 SE
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 16 SE
Faster charging
Huawei nova 16 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 16 Pro
Better display
Huawei nova 16 Pro
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16 Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.84 | 6.84 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2856 | 2756 |
| Resolution Width | 1320 | 1272 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 6000 | 8000 |
| PPI | 460 | 444 |
| Glass Type | Kunlun Glass | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90.4 | 90.2 |
| Other | — | * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 9010S | Kirin 8020 |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 6.0 | 6.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Huawei nova 16 Pro +7%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Huawei nova 16 Pro +7%AnTuTu
Huawei nova 16 SE +11%| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,488 | 1,389 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,419 | 4,125 |
| AnTuTu | 1,033,848 | 1,146,138 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.6, 88mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7000 | 8500 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 66 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163 | 163.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.1 | 8 |
| Other | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 218 | 229 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, June 01 | 2026, August 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, June 06 | Available. Released 2026, August 13 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 16 Pro and Huawei nova 16 SE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova 16 SE posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Huawei nova 16 Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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