Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8s
 Huawei nova 16 SE ৳50,000 Expected |  Xiaomi Poco X8s ৳50,000 Expected | |
|---|---|---|
| Official price | Not available | Not available |
| Unofficial price | Not available | Not available |
| Variants | 8GB+128GB | 8GB+256GB |
| MobileBazar Score | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Performance | 4.7/10 · Kirin 8020 | 6.9/10 · Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Camera | 6/10 · 50MP | 8.1/10 · 50MP |
| Battery | 8500mAh · 66W | 6330mAh · 100W |
| Display | 6.84″ OLED · 120Hz | 6.35″ AMOLED · 120Hz |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Selfie camera | 8MP | 20MP |
| Weight | 229g | 187g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Oct 2026 |
Verdict
Xiaomi Poco X8s wins in 6 of 7 categories, with the edge in performance, camera, display, storage. Huawei nova 16 SE is better for battery.
Which should you buy? The Xiaomi Poco X8s is better for gaming and photos.
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Full specifications compared
| Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi Poco X8s | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Model | nova 16 SE | Poco X8s |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | Exp. 05 August 2026 | Exp. 26 October 2026 |
| Status | Upcoming | Upcoming |
| Platform | ||
| Operating System | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | v6.1 | v16 |
| Chipset | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.29 GHz & 3x2.05 GHz & 4x1.3 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 2cu | Adreno 722 |
| User Interface | – | HyperOS 3 |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.84 inches (17.37 cm) | 6.35 inches (16.12 cm) |
| Resolution | 1272x2756 px (FHD+) | 1220x2656 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 444 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.2% | 91.0% |
| Screen Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 8000 nits | 3500 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Notch | Punch-hole | Punch-hole |
| HDR 10 / HDR + support | – | HDR 10+ |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 50 MP, f/1.77, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/2.2, Periscope Telephoto Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| Sensor | RYYB | – |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 Pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.77 |
| Camera Features | Night scene, Portrait, Photo, Video, Professional mode, Slow motion, Panorama, Time-lapse photography, High resolution, Voice-activated photo capture, Smile capture, Timed shooting, Short video | Dynamic shots, Motion capture, Documents mode, Motion tracking focus, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow motion, Super macro, Adaptive telephoto, Voice shutter, HDR, Panorama, Long exposure |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 20 MP, Camera |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160, 1920x1080 | 1920x1080, 1280x720 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | – |
| Body & Design | ||
| Height | 163.3 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Width | 78 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 8.06 mm |
| Weight | 229 grams | 187 grams |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, aluminum back | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum frame, glass back |
| Colors | Starry Night Black, Sky White, Dawn Orange, Cherry Blossom Snow Sky | White, Blue, Black |
| Waterproof | Splash proof | Water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof | Dust proof |
| Battery | ||
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 8500 mAh | 6330 mAh |
| Quick Charging | 66W wired | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS |
| Reverse Charging | 5W reverse wired | 22.5W reverse wired |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage Type | – | UFS 2.2 |
| RAM Type | – | LPDDR4X |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz |
| Bluetooth | v6.0 | v5.4 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted | On-screen |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | – | Ultrasonic |
| Audio & Media | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Audio Features | – | Dolby Atmos |
| More | ||
| Made By | China | China |
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |