{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-pro-vs-motorola-edge-70-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T00:03:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Motorola Edge 70 Plus still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 162,999 against PKR 194,999.",
    "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": 55,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87.5
            },
            "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": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus",
            "slug": "motorola-edge-70-plus",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-edge-70-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-7-2026-10_51_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 194999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-07T06:04:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 75.4,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 3, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust-tight and water-resistant against splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2772 pixels (~450 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X,",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, macro, LED flash, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, HDR, panorama,",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging, bypass charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM, dual stand-by",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-pro",
        "margin": 10.1,
        "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": 55,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 57
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-edge-70-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 95,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 50
                },
                "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,
                    "motorola-edge-70-plus": 75.4
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro charges 55W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 Motorola Edge 70 Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is listed at PKR 162,999 and Motorola Edge 70 Plus at PKR 194,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 Pro cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus 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 16 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Motorola Edge 70 Plus a 6500 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Motorola Edge 70 Plus?",
            "answer": "Motorola Edge 70 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Pro runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm) while Motorola Edge 70 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}