{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition/", "generated": "2026-08-13T03:29:48+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition", "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 109,999 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": 84.2, "overall": 79.1 }, "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 Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition", "slug": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition", "brand": "Infinix", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-14-2026-10_44_21-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 109999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-14T05:51:24+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 62.1, "camera": 96, "battery": 83.3, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 82.2 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "June 2024", "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm", "Weight": "196 g", "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Curved AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256", "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108MP (wide, OIS, PDAF) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth), Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama,", "Selfie camera": "32MP Dual-LED Flash", "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh", "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint (Optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition", "margin": 3.1, "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-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 62.1 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-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-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 96 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-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-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 83.3 }, "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-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-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-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 62.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 84.2, "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 100 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition costs PKR 18,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition charges 34W faster.", "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 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 Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition at PKR 109,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)." } ], "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/)." }