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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo V70 Lite 4G

nova 16 SE59V70 Lite 4G49

Verdict

The Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher in 4 of 6 sections (camera, performance, connectivity & features and battery), while the Vivo V70 Lite 4G leads in design & durability; they are even on display.

The biggest difference is camera: 35 vs 13 points.

Choose the Huawei nova 16 SE for camera and performance; choose the Vivo V70 Lite 4G for design & durability.

  • nova 16 SE leads in 10 fields
  • V70 Lite 4G leads in 4 fields
  • 24 ties

38 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresnova 16 SEV70 Lite 4G
Overall
Performance5843
Camera3513
Battery7671
Display9091
Design & durability6675
Connectivity & features4435

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
nova 16 SE: 50/100(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 30/100
Chipset
nova 16 SE: Kirin 8020
V70 Lite 4G: Unisoc T7300
RAM (max)
nova 16 SE: 8 GB
V70 Lite 4G: 8 GB
Storage (max)
nova 16 SE: 512 GB(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 256 GB
Process node
nova 16 SE: Unknown
V70 Lite 4G: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution
nova 16 SE: 50 MP
V70 Lite 4G: 50 MP
Main sensor size
nova 16 SE: 1/1.56″(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 1/2.93″
Optical stabilization (OIS)
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Ultra-wide camera
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Telephoto camera
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Periscope lens
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Optical zoom
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Video recording
nova 16 SE: 4K 30 fps(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 1080p
Front camera
nova 16 SE: 32 MP
V70 Lite 4G: 32 MP
Front camera 4K video
nova 16 SE: Yes
V70 Lite 4G: No

Battery

Battery capacity
nova 16 SE: 8500 mAh
V70 Lite 4G: 8100 mAh
Wired charging
nova 16 SE: 66 W(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 44 W
Wireless charging
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Reverse charging
nova 16 SE: Yes
V70 Lite 4G: Yes
Reverse charging type
nova 16 SE: Wired
V70 Lite 4G: Wired

Display

Screen size
nova 16 SE: 6.84″
V70 Lite 4G: 6.83″
Panel type
nova 16 SE: OLED
V70 Lite 4G: OLED
Refresh rate
nova 16 SE: 120 Hz
V70 Lite 4G: 120 Hz
Pixel density
nova 16 SE: 444 ppi
V70 Lite 4G: 450 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness
nova 16 SE: 8000 nits
V70 Lite 4G: 5000 nits
Resolution
nova 16 SE: 1272x2756
V70 Lite 4G: 1260x2800
Screen protection
nova 16 SE: Aluminosilicate glass
V70 Lite 4G: Unknown

Design & durability

Weight
nova 16 SE: 229 g
V70 Lite 4G: 210 g(Better)
Thickness
nova 16 SE: 8 mm(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 8.2 mm
Dust & water resistance
nova 16 SE: IP65–IP67
V70 Lite 4G: IP68 + IP69(Better)
Back material
nova 16 SE: Aluminum(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: Plastic
Frame material
nova 16 SE: Plastic
V70 Lite 4G: Plastic

Connectivity & features

5G
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Wi-Fi
nova 16 SE: Wi-Fi 7(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
nova 16 SE: 6.0(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: 5.4
USB speed
nova 16 SE: USB 2.0
V70 Lite 4G: USB 2.0
USB port
nova 16 SE: USB-C 2.0
V70 Lite 4G: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
NFC
nova 16 SE: Yes
V70 Lite 4G: Yes
eSIM
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Satellite connectivity
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Stereo speakers
nova 16 SE: Yes
V70 Lite 4G: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Fingerprint reader
nova 16 SE: Side-mounted
V70 Lite 4G: Under display (optical)(Better)
3D face unlock
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Infrared blaster
nova 16 SE: Yes(Better)
V70 Lite 4G: No
FM radio
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: Unknown
microSD slot
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No
Card slot
nova 16 SE: No
V70 Lite 4G: No

General

Operating system
nova 16 SE: HarmonyOS 6.1
V70 Lite 4G: Android 16
Launch price
nova 16 SE: About 320 EUR
V70 Lite 4G: Unknown
Year
nova 16 SE: 2026
V70 Lite 4G: 2026
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—nova 16 SEV70 Lite 4G
Network
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced2026, August 052026, August 22
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, August 13Available. Released 2026, August
Body
Dimensions163.3 x 78 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)163.7 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight229 g (8.08 oz)210 g (7.41 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, aluminum backGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions
Display
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 8000 nits (peak)*AMOLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak)
Size6.84 inches, 114.8 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.83 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1272 x 2756 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~450 ppi density)
ProtectionAluminosilicate glass * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only–
Platform
OSHarmonyOS 6.1Android 16, OriginOS 6
ChipsetKirin 8020Unisoc T7300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMaleoon 920 2cuMali-G57 MP2
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Dual50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", dual-pixel PDAF Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93" Auxiliary lens
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
Single32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNoNo
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)5.4, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Infrared portYes–
RadioNoUnspecified
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type8500 mAhSi/C Li-Ion 8100 mAh
Charging66W wired 5W reverse wired44W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging
Misc
ColorsBlack, White, Orange, BlueMidnight Blue, Pearl White
ModelsCAS-AL50V2604
PriceAbout 320 EUR–

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