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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on 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 433,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max takes it by 5.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads

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

Camera Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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 306,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max charges 34W faster.
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 433,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China July 14, 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm
Weight 229 g Better 230.5 g
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 + IP69
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 2880 x 1308 pixels(460 ppi) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive 1.07 billion colors HDR
Protection Kunlun Glass Anti-reflection and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Kirin 9030S
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 1 x 2.7GHz Taishan Big + 3 x 2.15GHz Taishan Mid + 4 x 1.62GHz Taishan Little
GPU Huawei Maleoon Maleoon 935F
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 EMUI 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB Internal Storage
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 50MP Main (OIS, variable aperture) + 200MP Telephoto (OIS, 4x optical zoom) + 40MP Ultra-Wide Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 13MP.
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported up to 4K@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 6000 mAh, Non-removable
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging: Supported; some market sources specify up to 18W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 6.0, A2DP, LE, LDAC
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Barometer, Infrared Sensor, Laser Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gesture Sensor.
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.1, OTG supported

“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 Pura 90s Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Pura 90s Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max at PKR 433,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 306,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max runs the Kirin 9030S.

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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.