Huawei nova 16 SE

Huawei nova 16 SE is a mid-range phone built around strong battery life and sharp visuals. It offers an enormous 8500mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge and a 6.84-inch FHD+ 120 Hz OLED display. Huawei nova 16 SE specifications include the Huawei Kirin 8020 chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a 32 MP selfie camera. The phone also brings IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, and it runs on HarmonyOS 6.1 out of the box.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched: 05 Aug 2026

China

Launched Price in China¥2499

Processor

Kirin 8020

Display

6.84 inches FHD+ OLED (120Hz)

Rear Camera

50MP13MP0.08MP

Wide-angleUltra-wideAuxiliary

Front Camera

32MP

Wide

RAM/Storage

8GB

128GB

Battery

8500mAh (66W)

HarmonyOS (HarmonyOS)

Processor

Kirin 8020

Display

6.84 inches FHD+ OLED (120Hz)

Rear Camera

50MP13MP0.08MP

Wide-angleUltra-wideAuxiliary

Front Camera

32MP

Wide

RAM/Storage

8GB

128GB

Battery

8500mAh (66W)

HarmonyOS (HarmonyOS)

This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the China launch.

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Huawei nova 16 SE Full Specifications

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General

Box ContentsPhone, 66W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
AvailabilityAugust 12, 2026
Launch Price¥2499

Display

Type
- Display TypeOLED
- Refresh Rate120Hz
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportYes
- Touch Sampling Rate300Hz
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
Size
- Display Size6.84 inches
- Area114.8 cm²
- Screen to Body Ratio90.2%
- Display Form FactorQuad Curved Display
Resolution
- Display ResolutionFHD+
- Resolution Width1272pixels
- Resolution Height2756pixels
- Aspect Ratio19.5:9
- Pixel Density444ppi
- Colour GamutDCI-P3
- Color Gamut Range100%
- Display Bit Rate10-bit
- Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours
- Eye ProtectionBlue Light Filters
- Peak Brightness8000nits

Body

Dimensions163.3 x 78 x 7.98 mm
Weight229 grams
FrontAluminosilicate Glass
BackAluminium
SidePlastic Frame
Build QualityAluminosilicate Glass
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IP RatingIP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers, Huawei Histen

Processor

Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerHuawei
- ChipsetKirin 8020
- Fabrication Size7 nm
CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz
GPUMaleoon 920

Operating System

Operating SystemHarmonyOS, HarmonyOS
AI FeaturesAI Best Expressions, AI Elimination, AI Photo Editing, AI portrait retouching, AI staining, AI Two-Way Call Noise Reduction, Xiao Yi

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Main Camera Megapixel50MP
- Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera Aperturef/1.9
- Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.56"
- Main Camera Camera FeaturesAuto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF
Main Camera #2
- Main Camera #2 Megapixel13MP
- Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wide
- Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2
Main Camera #3
- Main Camera #3 Megapixel0.08MP
- Main Camera #3 Lens TypeAuxiliary
Features
- Camera StabilizationEIS
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Max Zoom Supported2-10X
- FeaturesCapture smiles, HDR, HIGH-RES, Night mode, panorama, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Timed Photography, Voice-activated Photography, Watermark
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo
- Video Featuresgyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel32MP
- Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
- Front Camera #1 Pixel Size0.7 µm
Features
- Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
- FeaturesAuto Smile Capture, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Slow-Motion, Time Lapse, Timed Shooting, Voice-activated Shooting
Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps, 4k@30fps
- HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
- Video FeaturesEIS

Battery

Capacity
- Battery Capacity8500mAh
- Battery TypeSilicon Carbon
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired66W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes
- Charging Speed Reverse Wired5W
- Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

Storage
- Storage Size128GB
RAM
- RAM Size8GB
- RAM TypeLPDDR4X

Network

SIMDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Technology5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD
2G Bands1800, 1900, 800, 850, 900 (5 bands)
3G Bands1, 4, 5, 8, 19 (5 bands)
4G Bands1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 (13 bands)
5G Bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28a, 28b, 38, 41, 77, 78 (10 bands)
Speed5G, GSM, LTE

Connectivity

WLAN
- Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7
- Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Version6
- Bluetooth CodecsAAC, L2HC, LDAC, SBC
PositioningAGPS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo(E1 + E5a), Glonass, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), Navic, QZSS (L1+L5)
NFCSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide Mounted
Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAmbient Light Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Additional FeaturesVibration Motor

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Huawei nova 16 SE Key Highlights

Processor	Kirin 8020
Display	6.84 inches
Battery	8500mAh
Rear Camera	50MP
Front Camera	32MP
RAM/Storage	8GB/128GB

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Huawei nova 16 SE Questions & Answers

What is the price of the Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE price starts from ¥2499.

Will the Huawei nova 16 SE launch in India?

Huawei has not officially confirmed the India launch of the Huawei nova 16 SE. The phone is currently available in select global markets.

What is the battery size of the Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes with an 8500mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge. According to the brand, the nova 16 SE can deliver up to 28 hours of online video playback on a single charge.

In what colours is the Huawei nova 16 SE available?

Huawei nova 16 SE is available in four colours: Cherry Blossom, Dawn Orange, Sky White and Starry Night Black.

What processor is in the Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE is powered by the Kirin 8020 processor.

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