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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Hi nova 9 SE vs Huawei nova 16s Pro
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16s Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Hi nova 9 SE, if you care about…
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 218 g
Huawei nova 16s Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 395,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 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 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | 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 | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Cyan, White | Black, Blue, Pink, White, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 395,000 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz, 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz, and 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 6,000 nits |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
| 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 2 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n82, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | nova 16s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
