Huawei Nova 16 SE has better RAM than Honor X9d. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 16 SE has better resolution of 2756 x 1272 than Honor X9d which has resolution of 2640 x 1200. Honor X9d has more internal memory than Huawei Nova 16 SE
| Name | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Honor X9d |
| RAM | 256 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.84 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 108 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 39990 | Rs. 31990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 05, 2026. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 16 SE is Rs. 39990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 24, 2025. The Expected cost of Honor X9d is Rs. 31990.
Honor X9d has screen size of 6.79 inches which falls short to Huawei Nova 16 SE's 6.84 inch screen. Huawei Nova 16 SE has OLED Screen type where as Honor X9d has AMOLED Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 444 PPI & Honor's phone has only 427 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Honor's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Huawei's phone ~ 90.2%.
Huawei Nova 16 SE's larger 256 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Honor X9d's lower 12 GB RAM. Honor X9d has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Huawei Nova 16 SE (128 GB).
Honor X9d's 108 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Huawei Nova 16 SE's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 16 SE will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Honor X9d's 16 MP Front Camera.
Huawei Nova 16 SE has version 6.1 HarmonyOS Operating System where as Honor X9d has version 15 Android Operating System.
| Name | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Honor X9d |
| General | ||
| Model | CAS-AL50 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 05, 2026 | September 24, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 163.3 x 8 mm | 76.1 x 161.9 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Orange, Blue | Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.84 inches, 1272 x 2756 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.79 inches, 1200 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 444 PPI | ~ 427 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Aluminosilicate glass | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 8000nits | 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 256 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | HarmonyOS v6.1 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | mediatek Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.29 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1xCortex-A720s@2.3 GHz & 3xCortex-A720s@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A520s@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 2cu | Adreno 810 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh | 8300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 66W | Yes, 66W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 7.5W |