Huawei nova 16 SE vs realme P4 5G
28.9Performance28.9
78.4Display79.3
34.1Camera30.7
77Battery79.8
60Features57.3
5 spec wins — Huawei nova 16 SE6 spec wins — realme P4 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 16 SE scores 52.6 against 52.4 for realme P4 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 16 SE edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16 SE
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 31
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 78% higher Peak brightness: 8,000 nits vs 4,500 nits
- 21% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- 14% higher Pixel density: 444 ppi vs 388 ppi
Reasons to pick the realme P4 5G
- 21% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 66 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 19% lower weight: 185 g vs 229 g
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.84 ″+1% | 6.77 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2756 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 444 ppi+14% | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 8,000 nits+78% | 4,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.2 % | 94 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+21% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 80 W+21% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 185 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.6 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65/IP66 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 SE | realme P4 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |