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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate 40E Pro 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
Your pick: Huawei Mate 40E Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate 40E Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 212 g
- against 229 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP65
- Usable Surface
- 98 %
- against 90.2 %
Huawei nova 16 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- 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/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver | Black, White, Orange, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 212 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 98 % Best value | 90.2 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000L | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.13 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 600,000 | 1,013,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 3.13 GHz + 2x Cortex-A77 at 2.54 GHz + 3x Cortex-A55 at 2.05 GHz | Octa-core CPU: 1 × 2.29 GHz, 3 × 2.05 GHz, 4 × 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Display
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 8,000 nits |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.84″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px Best value | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,756 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 446 ppi Best value | 444 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | 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 | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, 3D face recognition, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 2 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 2 | 6 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 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 n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 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 | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LDAC, SBC | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LDAC, SBC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Mate 40E Pro | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
