{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-huawei-p30-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T12:05:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei P30 Pro",
    "answer": "The Huawei P30 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei P30 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 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": 92.7,
                "overall": 80
            },
            "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 P30 Pro",
            "slug": "huawei-p30-pro",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-p30-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-10_03_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T05:09:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 59,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 26, 2019",
                    "Dimensions": "158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.47 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.6GHz 2× Cortex-A76 @ 1.92GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76 MP10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 with EMUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "Nano Memory (NM) card up to 256GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "40 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Wide) 20 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-wide) 8 MP, f/3.4 Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom TOF 3D Depth Sensor Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4200mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "40W Huawei SuperCharge (wired), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-p30-pro",
        "margin": 5.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-p30-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "huawei-p30-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-p30-pro": 59
                },
                "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-p30-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 75
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 92.7,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-p30-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei P30 Pro costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 26W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE has a 10 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei P30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei P30 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 SE and Huawei P30 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Huawei P30 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Huawei P30 Pro cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei P30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei P30 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 40 MP on Huawei P30 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei P30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Huawei P30 Pro a 4200 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/)."
}