Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix Zero Flip

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Infinix Zero Flip finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Zero Flip leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 234,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Zero Flip leads

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

Camera Infinix Zero Flip 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 Level

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 107,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,780 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Zero Flip charges 4W faster.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Infinix Zero Flip if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Infinix Zero Flip
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 234,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China October 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Unfolded: 170.75 × 73.4 × 7.64 mm Folded: 87.97 × 73.4 × 16.04 mm
Weight 229 g 195g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) No official IP rating announced
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 6.9 Inches Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2640 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Foldable LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Ultra-Thin Glass (Main Foldable Display), Corning Gorilla Glass (Cover Display)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores 4 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G77 MC9
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 with XOS 14.5 (Upgradable Up to Android 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1
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 50MP Wide, f/1.9, OIS 50MP Ultra-Wide, 115° PDAF OIS HDR Dual LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash HDR Support Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 4720mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 70W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired 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/6, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 Flip?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Infinix Zero Flip finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Infinix Zero Flip in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix Zero Flip at PKR 234,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 107,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Zero Flip?

Infinix Zero Flip 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 Zero Flip?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix Zero Flip a 4720 mAh cell, with 66W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Zero Flip?

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

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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.