Honor GT Pro vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $485 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,146,138); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 229g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $485
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor GT Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 186.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 70/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users.