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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) leads

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

Camera Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 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 Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 129,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 21 May 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm
Weight 229 g 188–189 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP64 Certified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1224 × 2720 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Up to 4500 nits peak brightness
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 4× Cortex-A715 (up to 3.35GHz) 4× Cortex-A510 (up to 2.2GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G615 MC6
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 XOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB UFS 4.0
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 108MP Wide (PDAF) 8MP Ultra-Wide (AF) Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 13MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W Wired Fast Charging 30W Wireless Charging Reverse Charging Bypass Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
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 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition) in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 30 Pro MLBB Edition (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Edition)?

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).

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