Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Nothing Phone 4a Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 189,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Nothing Phone 4a Pro leads

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

Camera Nothing Phone 4a 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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 62,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Nothing Phone 4a Pro if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 189,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April, 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g 200 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP54 (dust & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.77 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass (expected)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core processor
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno series
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 with Nothing OS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB /12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Not listed
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50 MP Main sensor 50 MP Ultra-wide sensor 50 MP Telephoto / Periscope sensor LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K / Full HD video support
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5500 mAh Li-Ion battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Fast charging supported
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Not listed
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6 support
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.x
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C

“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 Phone 4a Pro?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Nothing Phone 4a Pro 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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Nothing Phone 4a Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Nothing Phone 4a Pro at PKR 189,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 62,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?

Nothing Phone 4a 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 Phone 4a Pro?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 4a Pro a 5500 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?

Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Nothing Phone 4a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.

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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.