Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 6 vs Huawei nova 16 SE
Comparison between Huawei nova 6 and Huawei nova 16 SE: 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 rounded choice, with an OLED screen, an 8,500 mAh battery, and 5G. The nova 6 is lighter and keeps a telephoto camera, plus 4K video at 60 fps.
The nova 16 SE has a 6.84-inch OLED display, versus the nova 6's 6.57-inch IPS LCD, and also delivers higher resolution and pixel density: 444 ppi against 401 ppi. Its 8,500 mAh battery and 66 W charging top the nova 6's 4,100 mAh and 40 W. It also adds Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and 5G; the nova 6 has a 3.5 mm audio jack.
The nova 16 SE's main camera is 50 MP with a 1/1.56-inch sensor, while the nova 6 has 40 MP and a 1/1.7-inch sensor. But the nova 6 adds a telephoto camera and records 4K at 60 fps, which the nova 16 SE does not. For more storage, the nova 16 SE supports up to 512 GB versus 128 GB; the nova 6 weighs 197 g against 229 g.
Huawei nova 6
The Huawei nova 6 suits buyers who want a lighter 197 g phone and a telephoto camera.
Huawei nova 16 SE
The Huawei nova 16 SE suits buyers who want a 6.84-inch OLED display and an 8,500 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 SE, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 6, if you care about…
- Weight
- 197 g
- against 229 g
Huawei nova 16 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 4,100 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 650,833 | 1,013,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,570 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU: 1 × 2.29 GHz, 3 × 2.05 GHz, 4 × 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, Purple | Black, White, Orange, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Metal |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,100 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 8,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,756 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 444 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Aluminosilicate Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, 2160Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 10 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 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 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, 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Infrared | 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 |
| Max. download speed | 2,300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 6 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 | CAS-AL50 |
