{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-pro-vs-realme-16-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:42:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Realme 16 Pro",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 162,999 against PKR 163,999.",
    "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": "Realme 16 Pro",
            "slug": "realme-16-pro",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-10_20_21-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 163999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-07T05:24:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 73.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 93.3,
                "overall": 89.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 31, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 x 77.6 x 7.75 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 x 2772 Pixels (~450 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED Capacitive Touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "2.5 GHz Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS (Realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8/12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256/512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual: 200 MP + 8 MP (LED Flash, OIS, HDR, Panorama)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP (supports optical zoom)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (50% in 25 min)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Under-display Optical Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-pro",
        "margin": 5.9,
        "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,
                    "realme-16-pro": 73.8
                },
                "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,
                    "realme-16-pro": 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,
                    "realme-16-pro": 90
                },
                "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,
                    "realme-16-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "realme-16-pro": 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,
                    "realme-16-pro": 93.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro charges 20W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Realme 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Realme 16 Pro 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 Realme 16 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is listed at PKR 162,999 and Realme 16 Pro at PKR 163,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 Pro cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Realme 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Realme 16 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 100W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Realme 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Pro runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm) while Realme 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (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/)."
}