Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)
Lenovo
PKR 157,999
97/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedLenovo Legion Y70 (2026) takes it by 16.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Not enough published data to score: Performance and Display. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 157,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | May 19, 2026 (China launch) |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | Not listed |
| Weight | 229 g | 215g–230g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP66 IP68 IP69 dust & water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 2K / 3K class resolution |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | LTPO AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Gorilla Glass protection |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 829 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 Lenovo Legion OS / ZUI skin |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better |
| Card slot | No | No microSD card support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | 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 | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32MP selfie camera HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K video recording expected 4K at 60fps Slow motion support Gyro-EIS stabilization |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Silicon-Carbon Battery Non-removable 8000mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 90W fast wired charging Reverse Charging ( Supported) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM eSIM support expected |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Under-display fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 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 Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)?
Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) 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 Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026)?
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.
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