Honor Win vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $599 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8500); the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $599
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Win scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, 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 Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 248.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $254. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Win is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Win leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Win 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.