Head to head

Honor X80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 16 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 15 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Honor X80 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 129,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Honor X80 Pro Max takes it by 6.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Honor X80 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Honor X80 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Honor X80 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Honor X80 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Honor X80 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 2,000 less.
  • Honor X80 Pro Max packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Honor X80 Pro Max charges 24W faster.
  • Honor X80 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Honor X80 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Honor X80 Pro Max Huawei nova 16 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 129,999 PKR 127,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 22, 2026 (china) August 5, 2026 — China
Dimensions Not listed Not officially confirmed
Weight Not listed 229 g
Water resistance IP68 + IP69 rating (rumored) IP65 (reported)
Display
Screen size 6.78–6.79-inch 6.84 inches Better
Resolution 1.5K resolution (2788 × 1280 pixels) Better 1276 × 2776 pixels
Panel type AMOLED/OLED display 120Hz refresh rate HDR support LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)
Protection Not listed Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores
GPU Adreno GPU Huawei Maleoon
Operating system Android 16 (MagicOS 10 custom interface) HarmonyOS 6.1
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB Better 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP primary camera PDAF autofocus OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography
Selfie camera Selfie camera present (exact megapixels not confirmed) 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography
Video recording 4K video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Massive 11,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh
Wired charging 90W fast wired charging Reverse wired charging support expected Better 66W fast charging, reported
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM support Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor
USB USB Type-C with OTG support 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, Honor X80 Pro Max or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Honor X80 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Honor X80 Pro Max and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?

Honor X80 Pro Max is listed at PKR 129,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Honor X80 Pro Max or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Honor X80 Pro Max 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, Honor X80 Pro Max or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Honor X80 Pro Max leads on battery. Honor X80 Pro Max carries a 11000 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 90W and 66W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Honor X80 Pro Max or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Honor X80 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X80 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4nm) 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.