Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix Zero 30 5G

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

The short answer

The Infinix Zero 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance 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 Zero 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Zero 30 5G takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Zero 30 5G leads

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

Camera Level

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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Zero 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Zero 30 5G costs PKR 28,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Zero 30 5G charges 2W faster.
  • Infinix Zero 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Infinix Zero 30 5G if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Infinix Zero 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 99,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China September 2023 (Released in Pakistan)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.5 × 75 × 7.9 mm
Weight 229 g 182 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2400 pixels (~388 ppi)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G77 MC9
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 13, XOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB / 12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256 GB
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 wide (AF)
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP wide (AF) Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 68W wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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 Zero 30 5G?

Infinix Zero 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on performance 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 Zero 30 5G in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix Zero 30 5G at PKR 99,999. That makes Infinix Zero 30 5G cheaper by PKR 28,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Zero 30 5G?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix Zero 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 68W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Zero 30 5G?

Infinix Zero 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Infinix Zero 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm).

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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.