Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix GT 50 Pro

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

The short answer

The Infinix GT 50 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and 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 158,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix GT 50 Pro takes it by 7.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix GT 50 Pro leads

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

Camera Infinix GT 50 Pro 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 50 Pro 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 31,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
  • Infinix GT 50 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Infinix GT 50 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Infinix GT 50 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 158,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April 24, 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.4 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight 229 g 198 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP64 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1208 × 2644 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED LTPS 144Hz HDR10+ Support
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core up to 3.25GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G720 MC7
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 (XOS 16 likely)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 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 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, Ultrawide Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 13 MP (wide)
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 Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W Wired Fast Charging 30W Wireless Charging Bypass Charging Support (powers the phone directly during gaming to reduce heat) Reverse Wired Charging Reverse Wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass
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 50 Pro?

Infinix GT 50 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.4 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Infinix GT 50 Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix GT 50 Pro at PKR 158,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 50 Pro?

Infinix GT 50 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 50 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix GT 50 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix GT 50 Pro?

Infinix GT 50 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Infinix GT 50 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 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.