{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-15-pro-vs-huawei-nova-16-se/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:13:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 15 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 SE",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 15 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 209,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 15 Pro",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-15-pro",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-15-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-09_50_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 209999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-22T05:01:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 73.3,
                "overall": 92.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163 x 78 x 6.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "202g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2856 × 1320 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9010S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 910",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.0 (China) EMUI 15.0 (Global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP RYYB Ultra Vision Main Camera f/1.8 aperture OIS + AIS stabilization 12MP RYYB Telephoto Portrait Camera 3x Optical Zoom Up to 30x digital zoom OIS support 13MP Ultra-Wide Macro Camera 120° ultra-wide angle Macro support up to 2.5cm Additional True-to-Color Spectral Sensor Video stabilization supported",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Ultra Portrait Selfie Camera Large 1/2.5” sensor 0.8x–5x zoom QPD full-pixel autofocus AI portrait optimization",
                    "Video recording": "4K@60fps 1080p slow motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Po 6500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Wired Charging: 100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Wireless Charging: Expected 50W wireless charging Reverse Wireless Charging: Yes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 support (802.11be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 (Global)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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-15-pro",
        "margin": 11.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-15-pro": 85.2,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-15-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": {
                    "huawei-nova-15-pro": 98,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-15-pro": 95,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-15-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": {
                    "huawei-nova-15-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-15-pro": 73.3,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 82,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 15 Pro charges 34W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 15 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 15 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 15 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Huawei nova 15 Pro and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 15 Pro is listed at PKR 209,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 82,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 15 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 15 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 15 Pro carries a 6500 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 100W and 66W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 15 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 15 Pro runs the Kirin 9010S 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/)."
}