Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei P70

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei P70 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 174,999.

View raw data
Add another phone to this comparison

Up to 4 devices can share one comparison table.

The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei P70 takes it by 6.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei P70 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei P70 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei P70 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 47,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,600 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei P70 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Huawei P70 if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Huawei P70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April 2024 (China)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 157.6 × 74.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight 229 g 207 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 dust/water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1256 × 2760 pixels (460 ppi)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO OLED, 1B colors, HDR 1–120Hz adaptive
Protection Kunlun Glass Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Kirin 9000S1 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (Huawei custom architecture)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Maleoon 910
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 HarmonyOS 4.2 (China)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256 GB / 512 GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography • 50 MP wide (f/1.4–f/4.0 variable aperture, OIS) • 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom, OIS) • 13 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 13 MP ultra-wide
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 4900 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported • 66W wired • 50W wireless • Reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.1

“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 SE or Huawei P70?

Huawei P70 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Huawei P70 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Huawei P70 at PKR 174,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei P70?

Huawei P70 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei P70?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Huawei P70 a 4900 mAh cell, with 66W and 66W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei P70?

Huawei P70 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Huawei P70 runs the Kirin 9000S1 (7 nm).

Related comparisons

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Huawei P70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G Huawei P70 vs Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Camon 30 5G Huawei P70 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G Huawei P70 vs Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G

Tools that use this data

Camera Score Tool Battery Score Tool Gaming Performance Checker AI Mobile Recommendation Tool All comparisons

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.