Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 16 SE
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2category wins
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
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4category 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 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Better display
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.84 | 6.84 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2756 | 2856 |
| Resolution Width | 1272 | 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 8000 | 6000 |
| PPI | 444 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Aluminosilicate glass | Kunlun Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 90.2 | 90.4 |
| Other | * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only | — |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) | — |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 2cu | — |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 8020 | Kirin 9010S |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Huawei nova 16 Ultra +7%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Huawei nova 16 Ultra +7%AnTuTu
Huawei nova 16 SE +11%| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,389 | 1,488 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,125 | 4,419 |
| AnTuTu | 1,146,138 | 1,033,848 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 88mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 7000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back | Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.3 | 163 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 7.1 |
| Other | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 229 | 220 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 05 | 2026, June 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 13 | Available. Released 2026, June 06 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova 16 Ultra 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 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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