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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E vs Huawei nova 16 SE
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Huawei Ascend D1 XL U9500E, if you care about…
- Weight
- 132 g
- against 229 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 16 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 1 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | TI OMAP 4460 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.29 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,013,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | Dual-core 1.5 GHz | Octa-core CPU: 1 × 2.29 GHz, 3 × 2.05 GHz, 4 × 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Dual-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Orange, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 64.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 129.9 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 132 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 66.2 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Metal |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 66 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 8,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,756 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 444 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | — | Aluminosilicate Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, 2160Hz PWM |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.0 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 4 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB OTG, TV-out | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Ascend D1 XL U9500E | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP3 player, Video player, Document editor, Photo editor | — |
