Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro Max still wins on camera and memory & storage, 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 665,000.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 665,000
68/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16 SE takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 537,001 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 SE charges 26W faster.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
- iPhone 17 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Huawei nova 16 SE has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about camera and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 665,000 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | September 2025 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 163 × 77 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | Not listed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | ~1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | iOS 19 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12 GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe Card Slot: Better |
| 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 Better | 48 MP wide (OIS, sensor-shift) 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP periscope telephoto (5×–6× optical zoom) |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 12 MP TrueDepth (AF) |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 4K@24/30/60fps (Dolby Vision HDR) 8K recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion (~4800–5000 mAh expected) |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported Better | 35–40W wired MagSafe wireless Reverse wireless charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Face ID (under-display expected), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB-C (USB 4 / Thunderbolt) |
“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 iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 iPhone 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at PKR 665,000. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 537,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on iPhone 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Pro Max a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 40W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while iPhone 17 Pro Max runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected).
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