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Side-by-side technical data
Huawei U8300 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 U8300, if you care about…
- Weight
- 104 g
- against 229 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 16 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 930 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 802.11b/g
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 2.1
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 930 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 | 5 h | — |
| Standby time | 450 h | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Yellow, Purple | Black, White, Orange, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 11 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 94 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 104 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 34.8 % | 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 | Yes | — |
Performance
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | Huawei Kirin 8020 |
| Processor Process Size | — | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | — | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | — | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 1,013,800 |
| 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 |
| Processor Type | — | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Display
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 8,000 nits |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 2.6″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 320 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 240 px | 2,756 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 154 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 | 256K colors | — |
Sensor
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 2.1 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 2.1 | 6 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | HTML | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | U8300 | 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 B900, 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, UMTS | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | U8300 | nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP3 player, Video player, Document viewer, Voice memo | — |
