{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-nothing-phone-3/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:17:56+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Nothing Phone 3", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Nothing Phone 3 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing Phone 3 leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 249,999.", "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 3", "slug": "nothing-phone-3", "brand": "Nothing Phone", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-3/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-10_43_04-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 249999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-12T05:48:06+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 86.4, "camera": 98, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 55.2, "overall": 81.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "161 × 75 × 8 mm", "Weight": "195 g", "Water resistance": "IP54 (expected)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~395 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) – Expected", "CPU": "Octa-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 4× Cortex-A720 + 3× Cortex-A520)", "GPU": "Adreno 735", "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.0" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~4700–5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W wired → 15W wireless → Reverse wireless charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (optical) → Accelerometer → Gyroscope → Compass → Proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1, "decisive": false, "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-3": 86.4 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-3" }, { "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-3": 98 }, "leader": "nothing-phone-3" }, { "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-3": 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-3": 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-3": 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-3": 55.2 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 122,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.", "Nothing Phone 3 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 3?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Nothing Phone 3 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Nothing Phone 3 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Nothing Phone 3 at PKR 249,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 122,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 3?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 3 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 3?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 3 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 3?", "answer": "Nothing Phone 3 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Nothing Phone 3 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) – Expected." } ], "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/)." }