{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-motorola-moto-g87/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T03:30:47+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Motorola Moto G87",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Motorola Moto G87 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Moto G87 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 118,999 against PKR 127,999.",
    "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": 97.8,
                "overall": 80.5
            },
            "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": "Motorola Moto G87",
            "slug": "motorola-moto-g87",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-moto-g87/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-9-2026-10_47_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 118999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-09T05:50:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51.3,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 68.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.6 x 77.4 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "183g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Dust & Water Resistant MIL-STD-810H Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 x 2772 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "1.5K Extreme AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( Motorola Hello UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, microSD up to 2TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide HDR Panorama Night Mode 2x Lossless Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "2K 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W TurboPower Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se",
        "margin": 3.3,
        "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 51.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 98
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g87"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 68.2
                },
                "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,
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 97.8,
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 100
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g87"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Moto G87 costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 36W faster.",
        "Motorola Moto G87 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Motorola Moto G87 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Motorola Moto G87 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 Motorola Moto G87 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Motorola Moto G87 at PKR 118,999. That makes Motorola Moto G87 cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G87 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Motorola Moto G87, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Motorola Moto G87 a 5200 mAh cell, with 66W and 30W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Motorola Moto G87 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}