{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T21:27:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, 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 Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 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": 73.6,
                "overall": 78.1
            },
            "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": "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-15-2026-10_03_09-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-15T05:23:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75.7,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 28, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 75.4 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate: 1500Hz Peak Brightness: 1300 nits PWM Dimming: 2304Hz Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (official protection not specifically named by Infinix)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × 3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 3 × 3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC6",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 XOS 14 2 Major Android upgrades promised 3 Years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X (Up to 24GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP Wide Camera OIS Autofocus 2 MP Macro 2 MP Depth Sensor Quad LED Flash HDR Panorama Super Night Mode AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging PD Charging Bypass Charging Intelligent Charging Protection AI Smart Charging Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor X-axis Linear Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition",
        "margin": 7,
        "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,
                    "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition": 75.7
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition": 98
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition": 69.6
                },
                "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,
                    "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition": 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": 73.6,
                    "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-20-pro-pubg-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition costs PKR 28,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.",
        "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, 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 Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition at PKR 99,999. That makes Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition cheaper by PKR 28,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}