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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei nova 16z

Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova 16z are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 16 SE

6.0/10

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Huawei nova 16z

6.0/10

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Best for

  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsHuawei nova 16 SE

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.8
    6.8
  • Gaming
    6.5
    6.8
  • Durability
    3.9
    1.6

    Huawei nova 16 SE is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back against Glass front, plastic frame.

  • Longevity
    7.1
    6.9
  • Connectivity
    3.8
    6.6

    Huawei nova 16z has 5G, which Huawei nova 16 SE lacks.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.7
All specifications
Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei nova 16z
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, August 13
Available. Released 2026, June 06
Model
CAS-AL50
PKN-AL00
Performance
CPU
Kirin 8020
Kirin 8020
GPU
Maleoon 920 2cu
–
Display
Resolution
1272 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1084 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
Aluminosilicate glass
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Battery and power
Charging Port
66W wired 5W reverse wired
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 5W reverse wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
–
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
LTE
5G Bands
–
SA/NSA
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
Glass front, plastic frame
Dimensions
6.84 inches, 114.8 cm 2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 108.3 cm 2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova 16z?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova 16z are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 16 SE wins on durability; Huawei nova 16z wins on connectivity.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova 16z?

Huawei nova 16 SE is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back against Glass front, plastic frame.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova 16z?

Huawei nova 16z has 5G, which Huawei nova 16 SE lacks.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova 16z?

Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova 16z?

Huawei nova 16 SE is the newer of the two, released August 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.