{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-nothing-phone-4b/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T17:18:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Nothing Phone 4b",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Nothing Phone 4b finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing Phone 4b leads on performance. The Nothing Phone 4b is the cheaper of the two at PKR 86,999 against PKR 127,999.",
    "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": 69.7,
                "overall": 77.7
            },
            "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 4b",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-4b",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-4b/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-25-2026-10_10_22-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-26T05:20:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61.2,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 7, 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "Expected IP54 Dust and Splash Resistance (Not Officially Confirmed)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Flexible AMOLED 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass / Gorilla Glass (Not Confirmed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-A720 @ 2.3GHz 3× Cortex-A720 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 Nothing OS 4.0 (Expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Lens PDAF OIS Ultra Wide 8MP 120° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Night Mode Portrait Mode Pro Mode Time Lapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR Portrait Mode AI Beauty Night Selfie",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps Electronic Image Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Wired Fast Charging (Expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct Dual Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.3,
        "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-4b": 61.2
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4b"
            },
            {
                "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-4b": 96
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4b"
            },
            {
                "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-4b": 66.6
                },
                "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-4b": 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-4b": 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": 69.7,
                    "nothing-phone-4b": 100
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4b"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing Phone 4b costs PKR 41,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 33W faster.",
        "Nothing Phone 4b 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 4b?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Nothing Phone 4b 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 4b in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Nothing Phone 4b at PKR 86,999. That makes Nothing Phone 4b cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 4b?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4b 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 4b?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 4b a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Nothing Phone 4b?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4b is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Nothing Phone 4b runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}