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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei nova 16 SE

6.0/10

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Huawei Pura 80 Ultra

6.2/10

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Best for

  • GamingHuawei Pura 80 Ultra
  • Keeping it for yearsHuawei nova 16 SE

Head to head

  • Performance
    6.8
    6.9
  • Gaming
    6.5
    7.1

    Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    3.9
    8.9

    Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is ahead on durability: screen glass Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered) / 2nd-Gen Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass against Aluminosilicate glass.

  • Longevity
    7.1
    5.1

    Huawei nova 16 SE should get software updates for about 2.8 more years, against about 1.7 for Huawei Pura 80 Ultra.

  • Connectivity
    3.8
    5.5

    Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has 5G, which Huawei nova 16 SE lacks.

  • Extras
    3.7
    3.8
All specifications
Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, August 13
Available. Released 2025, June 11
Model
CAS-AL50
LMR-AL10, LMU-LX9
Performance
CPU
Kirin 8020
Kirin 9020 (7 nm)
GPU
Maleoon 920 2cu
Maleoon 920
Display
Display Type
–
1029 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1272 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1276 x 2848 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~459 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Aluminosilicate glass
Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered) / 2nd-Gen Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, 1080p@960fps (interpolated), HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS, OIS
Battery and power
Charging Port
66W wired 5W reverse wired
100W wired 80W wireless 20W reverse wireless 18W 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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G Bands
–
SA/NSA - China only
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G (China only)
Sound
Loudspeaker
–
-24.1 LUFS (Very good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Build and size
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Dimensions
6.84 inches, 114.8 cm 2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 111.3 cm 2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei Pura 80 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei nova 16 SE wins on longevity; Huawei Pura 80 Ultra wins on gaming, durability and connectivity.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has the stronger graphics for games.

Which is tougher, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra is ahead on durability: screen glass Kunlun Glass 2 (Basalt-tempered) / 2nd-Gen Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass against Aluminosilicate glass.

Which will last more years, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

Huawei nova 16 SE should get software updates for about 2.8 more years, against about 1.7 for Huawei Pura 80 Ultra.

Which connects better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

Huawei Pura 80 Ultra has 5G, which Huawei nova 16 SE lacks.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

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

Which is newer, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 80 Ultra?

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.