{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-pro-vs-tecno-camon-19-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:36:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 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": 57.8,
                "overall": 90.8
            },
            "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": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_38_47-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T04:48:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.7 × 74.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "204.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate Up to 500 nits (typical)",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HIOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP (Wide, f/1.6, PDAF, OIS, RGBW sensor) 2MP Macro 2MP Depth Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama OIS + EIS Video Stabilization Night Portrait",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR, Dual Video",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Flash Charge USB Type-C Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-pro",
        "margin": 12.3,
        "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 89
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 95,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 66.6
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 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": 57.8,
                    "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G costs PKR 88,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro charges 67W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G 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 Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is listed at PKR 162,999 and Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 88,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 Pro uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 Pro or Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}