Huawei nova 6 SE
#2894
Huawei nova 7i
#2741Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 6 SE
Huawei nova 7i
Performance
83.583.5
Camera
28.428.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.529.5
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
61.563.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.446.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 6 SE and Huawei nova 7i share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and plastic back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both devices have a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is also on par, powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in each model.
- Camera specifications are the same, offering a 48 MP main sensor and a 16 MP selfie camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4200 mAh, with 40W fast charging supported in both.
- Software experience is also consistent, running Android 10 with EMUI 10, lacking Google Play Services.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 6 SE
Huawei nova 7i
General
Release Date
2019
2020, January 30
Announced
2019
2020, January 30
Description
Versions: JNY-AL10, JNY-TL10 (China)
Versions: JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Mali-G52 MP6
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4200 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired
40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Emerald Green, Light Pink/Blue
Midnight Black, Crush Green, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass