Huawei has officially introduced the Nova 16 SE, reviving the SE lineup after a brief pause. The announcement came alongside the MateBook Pro S ultralight laptop.
The Nova 16 SE features a 6.84-inch flat OLED display with 2756 x 1272 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 8,000 nits of local peak brightness.
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It also supports 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Kirin 8020 chipset, paired with up to 512GB of storage.
It runs HarmonyOS 6.1 out of the box.
The device sports a 32-megapixel front camera and a dual rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel RYYB main sensor with OIS and a Red Maple color camera for improved color accuracy.
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One of the standout features is the massive 8,500mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging.
The phone also includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual super-linear 1115 speakers, an aluminum alloy frame, and a fiberglass back panel.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Star Flash 2.0, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and an IR blaster.
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The Nova 16 SE also supports Beidou satellite messaging and carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
The handset measures 7.98mm in thickness and weighs 229 grams.
Pricing and availability
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is now available in China in Starry Black, Sky White, Dawn Orange, and Sakura Sky color options.
The 128GB model is priced at 2,499 Yuan (~$370), the 256GB variant costs 2,699 Yuan (~$400), and the 512GB version is priced at 3,199 Yuan (~$475).
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This is the fifth model in the Nova 16 series, joining the Nova 16z, Nova 16, Nova 16 Pro, and Nova 16 Ultra, all announced earlier this year.
