{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a57/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:43:33+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A57", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 161,999 against PKR 162,999.", "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": "Samsung Galaxy A57", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a57", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a57/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-11_08_37-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 161999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-04-22T06:11:39+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 61.2, "camera": 98, "battery": 64.6, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 81.7, "overall": 77.2 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "2026 (Q1–Q2 window)", "Dimensions": "161–163 x 77–78 x ~8.2 mm", "Weight": "~200–205 g", "Water resistance": "IP67 (water & dust resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus / Victus+" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "AMD-based Xclipse", "Operating system": "Android 15 (One UI 7)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "Possibly removed (Samsung trend)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Main, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro) HDR, panorama, LED flash", "Selfie camera": "32 MP (wide)", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "huawei-nova-16-pro", "margin": 17.8, "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, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 61.2 }, "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, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 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, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 64.6 }, "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, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 62.5 }, "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, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 81.7 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Samsung Galaxy A57 costs PKR 1,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 Pro charges 75W faster.", "Huawei nova 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.", "Huawei nova 16 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A57 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 Samsung Galaxy A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is listed at PKR 162,999 and Samsung Galaxy A57 at PKR 161,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A57 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 Samsung Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 25W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Pro runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy A57 runs the Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos)." } ], "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/)." }