{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T22:34:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)",
    "answer": "The Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging, 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 129,999.",
    "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": 93.4,
                "overall": 80.1
            },
            "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 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)",
            "slug": "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2026-11_11_38-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-18T04:51:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 75.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "21 May 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "188–189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Up to 4500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A715 (up to 3.35GHz) 4× Cortex-A510 (up to 2.2GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC6",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 XOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP Wide (PDAF) 8MP Ultra-Wide (AF)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 30W Wireless Charging Reverse Charging Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition",
        "margin": 6.8,
        "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-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-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-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition": 90
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-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-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition": 75.4
                },
                "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-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-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-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 93.4,
                    "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-gt-30-pro-mlbb-edition-mobile-legends-bang-bang-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.",
        "Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage 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 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) at PKR 129,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 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 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?",
            "answer": "Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 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/)."
}