{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-300-pro-vs-huawei-nova-16-se/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:57:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor 300 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 SE",
    "answer": "The Honor 300 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on 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 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor 300 Pro",
            "slug": "honor-300-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-300-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-22-2026-11_58_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-23T05:50:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 88.9,
                "overall": 94.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 6, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 – Dust tight and protected against low-pressure water jets from any direction."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2700 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR, 3840Hz PWM Dimming",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.3 GHz 5× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS storage",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide, f/1.95, OIS 50MP Telephoto, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom 12MP Ultrawide + Macro PDAF OIS HDR Panorama LED Flash AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K Gyro-EIS OIS stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5300 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Po, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 (A2DP, LE)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "honor-300-pro",
        "margin": 14.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 95.1,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-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": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 98,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 86.8,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-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": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75
                },
                "leader": "honor-300-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-300-pro": 88.9,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 47,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor 300 Pro charges 34W faster.",
        "Honor 300 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor 300 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.2 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 Honor 300 Pro and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro is listed at PKR 174,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor 300 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor 300 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Honor 300 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor 300 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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/)."
}