Head to head

Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short 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 and value for money. The Google Pixel 11 Pro still wins on camera and 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 297,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 4.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Google Pixel 11 Pro 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 11 Pro 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 170,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,650 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 36W faster.
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Google Pixel 11 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro if…

you care most about 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 11 Pro Huawei nova 16 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 297,999 PKR 127,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 2026-08-12 August 5, 2026 — China
Dimensions 152.7 x 71.9 x 8.4 mm Not officially confirmed
Weight 204 g Better 229 g
Water resistance IP68 IP65 (reported)
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.84 inches Better
Resolution 1280 x 2856 pixels, 497 PPI, 20:9 Better 1276 × 2776 pixels
Panel type LTPO OLED, 120Hz adaptive, HDR10+, 3600 nits peak brightness LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G6 (2nm) Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores
GPU Google Tensor G6 GPU Huawei Maleoon
Operating system Android 17 HarmonyOS 6.1
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB, 16GB Better 8GB
Internal storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, UFS 4.0 Better 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.7, wide, OIS + 48 MP, f/1.7, ultrawide + 48 MP, f/2.8, periscope telephoto (5x optical, up to 120x digital) 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography
Selfie camera 42 MP, f/2.2, 103° FoV Better 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS Up to 4K@30fps, reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better
Wired charging 30W wired (USB-C, PD3.0, PPS), Qi2 wireless charging 66W fast charging, reported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual SIM standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Thermometer Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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 11 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.4 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Google Pixel 11 Pro 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 11 Pro and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 11 Pro is listed at PKR 297,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 170,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 11 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Google Pixel 11 Pro 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 11 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Google Pixel 11 Pro carries a 4850 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 30W and 66W wired charging respectively.

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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.