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.
Launched: 05 Aug 2026
China
This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the China launch.
Huawei nova 16 SE Full Specifications
General
- Box ContentsPhone, 66W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
- ColorsCherry Blossoms in the Clear Sky, Orange at Dawn, White at the Horizon, Black in the Starry Sky
- LaunchAugust 05, 2026
- AvailabilityAugust 12, 2026
- Launch CountryChina
- Launch Price¥2499
Display
- Type
- Display TypeOLED
- Refresh Rate120Hz
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportYes
- Touch Sampling Rate300Hz
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
- Size
- Display Size6.84 inches
- Area110.7 cm²
- Screen to Body Ratio89%
- 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
- BackMetal
- 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
- GPUMaleoon 920
Operating System
- Operating SystemHarmonyOS, HarmonyOS
- AI FeaturesAI Elimination, AI Photo Editing, Xiao Yi
Main Camera
- Main Camera
- Main Camera #1 Megapixel50MP
- Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera #1 Aperturef/1.9
- Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/1.56"
- Main Camera #1 Camera FeaturesAuto Focus
- Features
- Camera StabilizationEIS
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Max Zoom Supported2-10X
- FeaturesCapture smiles
HDR
Night mode
panorama
Professional Mode
Slow Motion
Time Lapse
Timed Photography
Voice-activated Photography
Watermark
- Video
- Video Recording1080p
4K - Log Video Recording SupportNo
- Video FeaturesEIS
- Video Recording1080p
Selfie Camera
- Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel32MP
- Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
- Features
- Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
- FeaturesNight mode
Portrait Mode
Slow-Motion
Time Lapse
Timed Shooting
Voice-activated Shooting
- Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps
4k@30fps - HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
- Video FeaturesEIS
- Video Recording1080@30fps
Battery
- Capacity8500 mAh, Silicon Carbon (Non-removable)
- Charging
- Charging Speed Wired66W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
- Bypass Charging SupportNo
Memory
- Storage128GB
Network
- SIMDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Technology5G, GSM, LTE
- Speed5G, GSM, LTE
Connectivity
- WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
- Bluetooth6, AAC, 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
- Sensors on BoardAmbient Light Sensor
- Additional FeaturesVibration Motor
Huawei nova 16 SE News
Huawei nova 16 SE Key Highlights
| Processor | Kirin 8020 |
| Display | 6.84 inches |
| Battery | 8500mAh |
| Rear Camera | 50MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP |
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Huawei nova 16 SE Questions & Answers
Huawei nova 16 SE price starts from ¥2499.
Huawei has not officially confirmed the India launch of the Huawei nova 16 SE. The phone is currently available in select global markets.
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.
Huawei nova 16 SE is available in four colours: Cherry Blossom, Dawn Orange, Sky White and Starry Night Black.
Huawei nova 16 SE is powered by the Kirin 8020 processor.
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