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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition leads

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

Camera Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 99,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April 28, 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.3 × 75.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight 229 g 194 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 144Hz Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate: 1500Hz Peak Brightness: 1300 nits PWM Dimming: 2304Hz Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass (official protection not specifically named by Infinix)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 1 × 3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 3 × 3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G610 MC6
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 XOS 14 2 Major Android upgrades promised 3 Years of security updates
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5X (Up to 24GB Extended RAM) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256GB UFS 3.1
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 108 MP Wide Camera OIS Autofocus 2 MP Macro 2 MP Depth Sensor Quad LED Flash HDR Panorama Super Night Mode AI Photography Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/120/240fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5000mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W Fast Charging PD Charging Bypass Charging Intelligent Charging Protection AI Smart Charging Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor X-axis Linear Motor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG

“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 Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 20 Pro PUBG Edition?

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).

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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.