Huawei nova 15 Pro
Huawei
PKR 209,999
92/100 overall
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Huawei nova 15 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 SE
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 May 2026.
The short 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.
Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 15 Pro takes it by 11.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 15 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 15 Pro | Huawei nova 16 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 209,999 | PKR 127,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | December 27, 2025 | August 5, 2026 — China |
| Dimensions | 163 x 78 x 6.9 mm | Not officially confirmed |
| Weight | 202g Better | 229 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 dust and water resistance | IP65 (reported) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches | 6.84 inches |
| Resolution | 2856 × 1320 pixels Better | 1276 × 2776 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED 120Hz | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Kunlun Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores |
| GPU | Maleoon 910 | Huawei Maleoon |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.0 (China) EMUI 15.0 (Global) | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Card slot | No | 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 | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography |
| Selfie camera | 50MP Ultra Portrait Selfie Camera Large 1/2.5” sensor 0.8x–5x zoom QPD full-pixel autofocus AI portrait optimization Better | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography |
| Video recording | 4K@60fps 1080p slow motion | Up to 4K@30fps, reported |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon Li-Po 6500mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Wired Charging: 100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo Wireless Charging: Expected 50W wireless charging Reverse Wireless Charging: Yes Better | 66W fast charging, reported |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 support (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 (Global) | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported | 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 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 15 Pro and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?
Huawei nova 15 Pro 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, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 15 Pro or Huawei nova 16 SE?
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).
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