Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple
PKR 429,999
59/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Huawei nova 16 SE
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.
The short answer
The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Apple iPhone 17 Air still wins on memory & storage, 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 429,999.
Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16 SE takes it by 21.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 302,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 5,351 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 17 Air offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 17 Air ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Huawei nova 16 SE has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Air if…
you care most about memory & storage.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 429,999 | PKR 127,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (official global availability) | August 5, 2026 — China |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm | Not officially confirmed |
| Weight | 165 g Better | 229 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 — Dust tight and water resistant (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, expected) | IP65 (reported) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 inches | 6.84 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2736 × 1260 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2 (front & back) | Kunlun Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU (A19 Pro) | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU (part of A19 Pro) | Huawei Maleoon |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (Apple’s current OS for 2025 iPhones) | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB Better | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB (base), options up to 1 TB Better | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Card slot | No expandable storage | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (single camera) | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography Better |
| Selfie camera | 18 MP TrueDepth front camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better |
| Video recording | 4K video recording support (standard-range) | Up to 4K@30fps, reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion (≈3149 mAh typical) | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | MagSafe wireless + USB-C wired charging supported | 66W fast charging, reported |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | eSIM only (no physical SIM tray) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (via Apple N1 chip) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 (via Apple N1 chip) | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID (TrueDepth), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 17 Air can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 17 Air and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 17 Air is listed at PKR 429,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 302,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 17 Air uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Huawei nova 16 SE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Apple iPhone 17 Air carries a 3149 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Air or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 17 Air runs the Apple A19 Pro while Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm).
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