{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-10-pro-vs-huawei-nova-16-se/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T21:22:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 10 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 SE",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 10 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 285,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 10 Pro",
            "slug": "google-pixel-10-pro",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-10-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gemini_Generated_Image_g3rnesg3rnesg3rn-1-1024x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 285999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T07:02:11+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 90.6,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 68.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 50.6,
                "overall": 85
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 28, 2025 (global launch)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2856 pixels (~495 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Actua OLED, 1-120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G5 (4 nm)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 48 MP ultra-wide + 48 MP 5× telephoto, up to 100× digital zoom",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4,870 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired; wireless charging supported (≈15W), reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C (USB 3.x/3.2 class expected)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "google-pixel-10-pro",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 90.6,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 90,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 68.1,
                    "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": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-10-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-10-pro": 50.6,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 158,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,630 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.",
        "Google Pixel 10 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 10 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 10 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 Google Pixel 10 Pro and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro is listed at PKR 285,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 158,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 10 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Google Pixel 10 Pro carries a 4870 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 45W and 66W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 10 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 10 Pro runs the Google Tensor G5 (4 nm) 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/)."
}