Huawei nova 16 Pro
Huawei
PKR 162,999
95/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.
The short 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.
Samsung Galaxy A57
Samsung
PKR 161,999
77/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16 Pro takes it by 17.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 Pro if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 162,999 | PKR 161,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 1, 2026 (china) | 2026 (Q1–Q2 window) |
| Dimensions | 163 × 78 × 7.1 mm | 161–163 x 77–78 x ~8.2 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | ~200–205 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP67 (water & dust resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2856 pixels (1.5K) Better | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3 Color Gamut | Super AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus / Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm) | Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 | AMD-based Xclipse |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 5.0 (China Version) No Google Mobile Services (GMS) Huawei AppGallery Support HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) Support | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | No | Possibly removed (Samsung trend) |
| 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 Better | 50 MP (Main, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro) HDR, panorama, LED flash |
| Selfie camera | 50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus Support f/2.4 Aperture HDR Selfies Better | 32 MP (wide) |
| Video recording | 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 60fps HDR Vivid Recording Gyro-EIS Stabilization | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh Better | Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired Huawei SuperCharge, Reverse Wired Charging Supported. Better | 25W fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 A2DP LE | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor Face Unlock | Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported | USB Type-C 2.0 |
“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 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A57 in Pakistan?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A57?
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).
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