Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Motorola Moto G87

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 3.3 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 G87 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 Motorola Moto G87 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Motorola Moto G87 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Motorola Moto G87
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 118,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China May 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.6 x 77.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 183g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Dust & Water Resistant MIL-STD-810H Certified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1272 x 2772 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) 1.5K Extreme AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 ( Motorola Hello UI)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 4GB / 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Yes, microSD up to 2TB
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 200MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide HDR Panorama Night Mode 2x Lossless Zoom Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32MP Selfie Camera
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 2K 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 30W TurboPower Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6
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 Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported

“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 G87?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Motorola Moto G87 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Motorola Moto G87?

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).

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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.