{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-huawei-nova-y74/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:37:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei nova Y74",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Huawei nova Y74 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei nova 16 SE leads on camera. The Huawei nova Y74 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 72,999 against PKR 127,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 SE",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-se",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_13_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 127999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:19:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 86.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 59.1,
                "overall": 76.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 5, 2026 — China",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (reported)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1276 × 2776 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K@30fps, reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "66W fast charging, reported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova Y74",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-y74",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-y74/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-3-2026-09_18_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 72999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-03T04:42:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 80,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.05 × 76.58 × 8.32 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating (Not Certified)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz 16.7 million colors, DCI-P3 color gamut"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Not confirmed",
                    "CPU": "Not confirmed",
                    "GPU": "Not confirmed",
                    "Operating system": "EMUI 12 ( Uses Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 6620mAh (Typical)",
                    "Wired charging": "40W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor (Side-mounted) Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55
                },
                "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-se": 87,
                    "huawei-nova-y74": 79
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5,
                    "huawei-nova-y74": 80
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-y74": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "huawei-nova-y74": 50
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 59.1,
                    "huawei-nova-y74": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-y74"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova Y74 costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,880 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 26W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova Y74?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova Y74 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei nova Y74 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Huawei nova Y74 at PKR 72,999. That makes Huawei nova Y74 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei nova Y74?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE 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 SE or Huawei nova Y74?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Huawei nova Y74 a 6620 mAh cell, with 66W and 40W 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/)."
}