{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-400-lite-vs-huawei-nova-16-se/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:38:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor 400 Lite vs Huawei nova 16 SE",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Honor 400 Lite still wins on performance, 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 177,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor 400 Lite",
            "slug": "honor-400-lite",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-400-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-22-2026-10_51_36-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 177999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-22T05:57:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 69.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 68.7,
                "overall": 74.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161 × 74.6 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "171 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (dust tight and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2412 × 1080 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official brand name not specified by Honor)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Wide, f/1.75, PDAF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide, also used for depth) LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Front LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5230 mAh (Typical), Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "35W HONOR SuperCharge (Wired) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent, some regions support eSIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 (A2DP, LE)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass 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": "huawei-nova-16-se",
        "margin": 6.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-400-lite": 62.1,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55
                },
                "leader": "honor-400-lite"
            },
            {
                "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-400-lite": 85,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-400-lite": 69.8,
                    "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": {
                    "honor-400-lite": 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-400-lite": 62.5,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-400-lite": 68.7,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,270 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 31W faster.",
        "Honor 400 Lite offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Honor 400 Lite has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor 400 Lite or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Honor 400 Lite 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 400 Lite and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor 400 Lite is listed at PKR 177,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor 400 Lite or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor 400 Lite uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Huawei nova 16 SE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor 400 Lite or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Honor 400 Lite carries a 5230 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 35W and 66W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor 400 Lite or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Honor 400 Lite is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor 400 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra (6nm) 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/)."
}