Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei nova 16s Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 16 SE
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2category wins
Huawei nova 16s Pro
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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 16s Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Better display
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Lighter body
Huawei nova 16s Pro
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 16 |
| OS Version | 6.1 | — |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Huawei nova 16s Pro +7%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Huawei nova 16s Pro +7%AnTuTu
Huawei nova 16 SE +11%| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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/2.6, 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 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama, color spectrum sensor |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 7000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 66 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| 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) | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 229 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 05 | 2026, September 03 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 13 | Available. Released 2026, September |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | Huawei nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova 16s Pro 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 16s Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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