Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Motorola Moto G 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 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Moto G Max still wins on camera, 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 144,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 7.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei nova 16 SE leads

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

Camera Motorola Moto G Max 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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

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 17,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,300 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 33W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Motorola Moto G Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Motorola Moto G Max if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Motorola Moto G Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 144,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China June 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.58 × 77.37 × 7.38 mm
Weight 229 g 183 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 dust and water resistance MIL-STD-810H certified durability
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1272 × 2772 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 120Hz 1.07 billion colors
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core, up to 2.5GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 (Hello UI)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSD card support up to 2TB
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 200 MP, f/1.8, OIS 8 MP Ultra-Wide Dual LED Flash HDR, Panorama, Night Vision, AI Portrait Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP, f/2.2
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported Up to 1440p recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po 5200mAh, Non-removable
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 33W TurboPower Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent eSIM support available)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Motorola Moto G Max?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Motorola Moto G 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 Motorola Moto G Max in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Motorola Moto G Max at PKR 144,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G Max?

Motorola Moto G Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Motorola Moto G Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G Max?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Motorola Moto G Max a 5200 mAh cell, with 66W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G Max?

Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Motorola Moto G Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (4nm).

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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.