Honor WIN RT2 vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 238g
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 252.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users.