{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-15-vs-huawei-nova-16-se/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:12:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 15 vs Huawei nova 16 SE",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Apple iPhone 15 still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 319,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 15",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-15",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-30-2026-11_26_04-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-02T04:54:36+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 84.6,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 44.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 68.8,
                "value": 40.6,
                "overall": 75.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 22, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "171 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1179 × 2556 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Apple 5-Core GPU",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB RAM (LPDDR5)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support.",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 SE",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-se",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_13_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 127999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:19:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 86.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 5, 2026 — China",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (reported)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1276 × 2776 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K@30fps, reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "66W fast charging, reported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se",
        "margin": 4.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 84.6,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 97,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 44.1,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 68.8,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-15": 40.6,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 192,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 5,151 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 46W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 15 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 192,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 15 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Huawei nova 16 SE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 20W and 66W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}