Huawei nova 7 SE
#2203
vivo V23e
#2213Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 7 SE
vivo V23e
Performance
84.782.9
Camera
65.662.7
Display
76.780.2
Battery
28.129.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
75.758.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.950.8
Summary
- The Huawei nova 7 SE features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support, while the vivo V23e has a slightly smaller 6.44-inch AMOLED display, offering better color contrast.
- In terms of performance, the nova 7 SE is powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset, which is more advanced than the Mediatek Helio G96 in the V23e.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the V23e excels with a 50 MP selfie camera compared to the 16 MP on the nova 7 SE.
- The nova 7 SE has a 4000 mAh battery with 40W charging, while the V23e offers a slightly larger 4050 mAh battery with faster 44W charging.
- Software-wise, the nova 7 SE runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, lacking Google Play Services, whereas the V23e operates on Android 11 with Funtouch 12, providing a more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 7 SE
vivo V23e
General
Release Date
2020, April 28
2021, November 09
Announced
2020, April 23
2021, November 09
Description
Versions: CDY-NX9B (International); CDY-AN00 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.44"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 820 5G (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 (6-core)
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
4050 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired, 70% in 30 min5W reverse wired
44W wired, 69% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 2.93 x 0.29 in)
Weight
189 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Space Silver, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Black, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 11, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass