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Huawei
8 GB / 512 GB / China · Launched August 2026
Overview
NeoScore
7.2
#751 of 6245
- Design & display
- 7.2
- Performance & hardware
- 6.0
- Camera
- 7.0
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.3
Strengths
- Its 8,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- Its 66 W charging is above average for phones of its time.
- Connectivity is among the best of its time, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.
Weak points
- At 229 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Overall performance is below average for phones of its time.
- Its f/1.9 aperture is dimmer than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.84″OLED1,272 × 2,756 px120 Hz
- Design
- 229 g78 mm163.3 mm8 mm
- Performance
- Huawei Kirin 8020Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,013,800Better than 30% of phones
- Battery
- 8,500 mAh66 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.913 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- HarmonyOS 6
Editorial report
Huawei nova 16 SE 8 GB / 512 GB / China technical sheet
The Huawei nova 16 SE suits people who prioritize a large battery and fast charging; the trade-off is its 229 g weight, heavier than most phones of its time. Its 8,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most, and 66 W charging is above average. It also supports reverse charging.
Connectivity is among the best of its time, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5G and satellite connectivity, alongside NFC and dual SIM. The 6.84″ OLED display offers 120 Hz and 444 ppi, a higher density than most phone displays of its time. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is average. The phone has IP65 protection.
The camera is above average overall. Its 50 MP main sensor includes optical image stabilization and records 4K at 30 fps, though its f/1.9 aperture is dimmer than that of most phones of its time. Overall performance is below average, despite the Kirin 8020 processor and 8 GB of RAM. Configurations include 8 GB / 128 GB, 8 GB / 256 GB and 8 GB / 512 GB. With a NeoScore of 7.0, the Huawei nova 16 SE makes more sense for people who value battery capacity and connectivity than for those who put performance first.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
7.16
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 512 GB / China
Design & display
7.2
- Display Technology OLED
- 8.5
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 444 ppi
- 9.2
- Display Features Aluminosilicate Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, 2160Hz PWM
- 3.5
- Weight 229 g
- 3.4
- Resistance Features IP65
- 5.0
- Usable Surface 90.2 %
- 9.5
- Body Thickness 8 mm
- 8.0
Performance & hardware
6.0
- AnTuTu Score 1,013,800
- 3.9
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 9.0
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.29 GHz
- 5.2
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
7.0
- Sensor Size 1/1.56″
- 7.0
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
8.5
- 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
- 5.0
- 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
- 10.0
- 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)
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.3
- Battery Capacity 8,500 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 66 W
- 7.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 7.18
- Performance & hardware
- 6.02
- Camera
- 7.03
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.26
- NeoScore rank
- #751 / 6245
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Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Huawei Kirin 8020
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Maleoon 920 2cu
- 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
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Orange, Blue, Cyan
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- Body Width
- 78 mm
- Body Height
- 163.3 mm
- Weight
- 229 g
- Usable Surface
- 90.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Metal
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 8,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.84″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,272 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,756 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 444 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- HarmonyOS 6
- OS Family
- HarmonyOS
- OS Version
- 6
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, 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)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, L2HC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 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
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Technical
- Model numbers
- CAS-AL50
nova 16 SE
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP main camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Dual-Lens Front Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
13 MP ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
32 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, Gyro-EIS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Product gallery
16Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Market codes
- China
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