{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-nothing-phone-2a/", "generated": "2026-08-12T15:25:41+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Nothing Phone 2a", "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 battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Nothing Phone 2a still wins on performance and 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.", "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": "Nothing Phone 2a", "slug": "nothing-phone-2a", "brand": "Nothing Phone", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-2a/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Modern-Smartphone-with-Exposed-Components-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 144999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-12T06:09:24+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 62.1, "camera": 89, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 85.3, "overall": 76.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 12 2024 (global); rolled out in Pakistan in 2025", "Dimensions": "161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm", "Weight": "190 g", "Water resistance": "IP54" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 in", "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~394 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (configuration typical of Dimensity 7200 Pro)", "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC4", "Operating system": "Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5 (upgradable toward Android 15/OS 3.0)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e (dual-band)", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se", "margin": 3.8, "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, "nothing-phone-2a": 62.1 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-2a" }, { "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, "nothing-phone-2a": 89 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-2a" }, { "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, "nothing-phone-2a": 69.6 }, "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, "nothing-phone-2a": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "nothing-phone-2a": 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": 100, "nothing-phone-2a": 85.3 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 17,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.", "Nothing Phone 2a offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 2a?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Nothing Phone 2a 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 Nothing Phone 2a in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Nothing Phone 2a at PKR 144,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 2a?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 2a scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 2a?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 2a a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 2a?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 2a is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Nothing Phone 2a runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)." } ], "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/)." }