{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-pro-vs-huawei-nova-16-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:44:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Huawei nova 16 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 162,999 against PKR 221,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 Pro",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-pro",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-09_33_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 162999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:01:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 1, 2026 (china)",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 78 × 7.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "218 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2856 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3 Color Gamut",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 920",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 5.0 (China Version) No Google Mobile Services (GMS) Huawei AppGallery Support HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) Support"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Wide) 50 MP, f/2.6, OIS (Telephoto, 3.7x Optical Zoom) 50 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-Wide) Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Photography OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus Support f/2.4 Aperture HDR Selfies",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 60fps HDR Vivid Recording Gyro-EIS Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Huawei SuperCharge, Reverse Wired Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-ultra",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-10_58_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 221999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:03:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 71.6,
                "overall": 90.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 1, 2026(china)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "221 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2856 × 1320 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate 1.07 billion colors P3 wide color gamut 2160Hz PWM dimming",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9010S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 5.1 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Card Slot (Non-expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP RYYB Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS) 50MP RYYB Periscope Telephoto (f/2.2, OIS) 50MP RYYB Ultra-Wide Macro (f/2.2) Red Maple Color Sensor 3.7x Optical Zoom 100x Digital Zoom Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Photography Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0) Red Maple Color Sensor",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K UHD video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired SuperCharge 50W Wireless Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Laser Focus Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-pro",
        "margin": 4.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 85.2,
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 82.8
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-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-16-pro": 98,
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 95,
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 71.6
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro costs PKR 59,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei nova 16 Ultra 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 16 Pro and Huawei nova 16 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is listed at PKR 162,999 and Huawei nova 16 Ultra at PKR 221,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 Pro cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Pro runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm) while Huawei nova 16 Ultra runs the Kirin 9010S."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}