Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

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 79 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 102,249 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 3.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads

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

Camera Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 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 Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro costs PKR 25,750 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 33W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 102,249 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China May 5, 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164 x 78 x 7.8 mm
Weight 229 g 185 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP54 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.77 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2392 Pixels (~388 PPI)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, HDR10+ 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (4×2.5GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 Nothing OS 3.2 Up to 3 major Android upgrades promised
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Expandable via microSDXC card
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50 MP (Wide) 50 MP (Telephoto, 2x Optical Zoom) 8 MP (Ultrawide) HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps, 1080p recording with EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5000 mAh Li-Ion (Non-removable)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 33W wired fast charging, 5W wired reverse charging, USB Power Delivery (PD) support.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-Band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 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 Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro at PKR 102,249. That makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro cheaper by PKR 25,750. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 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 Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (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.