{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-lenovo-legion-y90/", "generated": "2026-08-13T05:51:03+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Lenovo Legion Y90", "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 181,999.", "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 Y90", "slug": "lenovo-legion-y90", "brand": "Lenovo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y90/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-11_26_44-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 181999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-02T06:39:33+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 82, "camera": 86, "battery": 82.3, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 79.1, "overall": 87.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 10, 2022", "Dimensions": "177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm", "Weight": "252 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.92 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+", "Protection": "Not officially specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)", "CPU": "1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 730", "Operating system": "Android 12 (ZUI 13)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5", "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP, Wide", "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery", "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.2", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Dual Built-in Cooling Fans Dual Vapor Chamber Cooling Four Ultrasonic Shoulder Triggers RGB Rear Lighting Dual X-Axis Linear Motors Legion Gaming Engine Bypass Charging", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "lenovo-legion-y90", "margin": 6.7, "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, "lenovo-legion-y90": 82 }, "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90" }, { "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-y90": 86 }, "leader": null }, { "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-y90": 82.3 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "lenovo-legion-y90": 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-y90": 100 }, "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90" }, { "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-y90": 79.1 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 54,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.", "Lenovo Legion Y90 charges 2W faster.", "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 10 GB more RAM.", "Lenovo Legion Y90 ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Lenovo Legion Y90 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y90?", "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on performance 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 Y90 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Lenovo Legion Y90 at PKR 181,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 54,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y90?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Lenovo Legion Y90 a 5600 mAh cell, with 66W and 68W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Lenovo Legion Y90?", "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }