Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei nova 7 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova 7 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Huawei nova 16 SE is the more complete pick for battery, a large display, and up-to-date connectivity: it has 8,500 mAh, 66 W charging, and Wi-Fi 7. The Huawei nova 7 5G is a better fit for a telephoto camera and a lighter phone; its main camera also has higher resolution. The 16 SE leads overall, 7.0 to 6.2.
The nova 16 SE has a 6.84″ display, compared with 6.53″ on the nova 7 5G, and its resolution is 1,272 × 2,756 px versus 1,080 × 2,400 px. Its battery is much larger too, at 8,500 mAh versus 4,000 mAh, and charging is 66 W versus 40 W. The AnTuTu results are 1,013,800 versus 411,593, while maximum storage is 512 GB versus 256 GB. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 give the 16 SE an edge over Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.
The nova 7 5G weighs 180 g versus 229 g, and its main camera is 64 MP versus 50 MP; it also has a telephoto camera that the nova 16 SE lacks. The 16 SE counters with a 13 MP ultrawide camera, compared with 8 MP. The choice is between the nova 16 SE’s battery, display, and newer connections and the nova 7 5G’s lighter body and extra camera option.
Huawei nova 16 SE
The Huawei nova 16 SE is the better buy for battery capacity and current connectivity, with 8,500 mAh and Wi-Fi 7.
Huawei nova 7 5G
The Huawei nova 7 5G is the better buy for a telephoto camera and a lighter phone, weighing 180 g versus 229 g.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 SE, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 16 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 411,593
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Huawei nova 7 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 229 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 8020 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Maleoon 920 2cu | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.29 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,013,800 Best value | 411,593 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,570 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 1 × 2.29 GHz, 3 × 2.05 GHz, 4 × 1.3 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Orange, Blue, Cyan | Black, Silver, Purple, Red, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 86.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 8,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 8,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.84″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,756 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 444 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, 2160Hz PWM | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 6 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, L2HC | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | nova 16 SE | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CAS-AL50 | JEF-TN00, JEF-AN00, JEF-NX9, JEF-AN20 |
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