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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Huawei nova 16 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 298,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 171,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,300 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
  • Google Pixel 10 Pro XL offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Google Pixel 10 Pro XL ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Huawei nova 16 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 298,999 PKR 127,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 28, 2025 (official global launch) August 5, 2026 — China
Dimensions 162.8 x 76.6 x 8.5 mm Not officially confirmed
Weight 232 g 229 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP65 (reported)
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.84 inches Better
Resolution 2992 x 1344 pixels (QHD+) Better 1276 × 2776 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 1-120Hz, HDR Up to 3300 nits LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G5 (3nm) Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores
GPU Mali GPU (latest generation) Huawei Maleoon
Operating system Android 16 (ships with; up to 7 years of updates) HarmonyOS 6.1
Memory & storage
RAM 16 GB Better 8GB
Internal storage 256/512/1 TB Better 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No card slot No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Wide (main): ƒ/1.68, 82° FoV, 1/1.31″ sensor, OIS 48 MP Ultrawide: ƒ/1.7, 123° FoV, autofocus 48 MP Telephoto: ƒ/2.8, 5× Optical Zoom, OIS 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography
Selfie camera 42 MP Dual-PD AF Selfie: ƒ/2.2, wide FoV, autofocus Better 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography
Video recording Up to 4K @ 60fps, 8K @ 30fps Up to 4K@30fps, reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion 5200 mAh (non-removable) Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better
Wired charging Fast charging (~45W USB-C Power Delivery) Wireless Charging: Yes (Qi2 / magnetic support) 66W fast charging, reported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM, region dependent) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint Sensor (Ultrasonic) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer etc. Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor
USB USB Type-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, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 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.

What is the price of Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is listed at PKR 298,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 171,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL carries a 5200 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 45W and 66W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL runs the Google Tensor G5 (3nm) while Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.