{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-lenovo-legion-y70-2026/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:36:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)",
    "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 157,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "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": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y70-2026/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-10_12_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 157999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-24T05:25:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 99.5,
                "overall": 97
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 19, 2026 (China launch)",
                    "Weight": "215g–230g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 IP68 IP69 dust & water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2K / 3K class resolution",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 829",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Lenovo Legion OS / ZUI skin"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYT-710 Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultrawide Camera Auxiliary Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Night Mode Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "8K video recording expected 4K at 60fps Slow motion support Gyro-EIS stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery Non-removable 8000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W fast wired charging Reverse Charging ( Supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM eSIM support expected",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026",
        "margin": 16.3,
        "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 98
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 100
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y70-2026"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "lenovo-legion-y70-2026": 99.5
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance",
            "Display"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 30,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) charges 24W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) at PKR 157,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) a 8000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}