Head to head

Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Huawei nova 16 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 May 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Huawei nova 16 SE finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 149,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Camera Level

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 Huawei nova 16 SE 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 22,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 26W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova 15 Max Huawei nova 16 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 149,999 PKR 127,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 7, 2026 (global) August 5, 2026 — China
Dimensions 163.3 × 78 × 8 mm Not officially confirmed
Weight 232g 229 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP65 (reported)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 6.84 inches
Resolution 2756 × 1272 pixels (1.5K / FHD+) 1276 × 2776 pixels Better
Panel type OLED 120Hz adaptive LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)
Protection Kunlun Glass protection Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 8000 (reported by multiple reliable sources) Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores
GPU Mali-G610 series Huawei Maleoon
Operating system EMUI 14.2 No Google Play Services officially HarmonyOS 6.1
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Ultra Sensing Camera (f/1.9) 2MP Secondary Camera RYYB Color Filter Sensor AIS Image Stabilization 10x Digital Zoom 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography
Selfie camera High-resolution selfie camera (exact MP varies by region listing) 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography
Video recording 4K supported Up to 4K@30fps, reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po Non-removable 8500mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh
Wired charging 40W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Reverse Charging Supported 66W fast charging, reported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass 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, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei Nova 15 Max and Huawei nova 16 SE finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei Nova 15 Max and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova 15 Max is listed at PKR 149,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova 15 Max or Huawei nova 16 SE?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei Nova 15 Max carries a 8500 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 40W 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.