{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-oneplus-11/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T04:35:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 11",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 148,999.",
    "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": "OnePlus 11",
            "slug": "oneplus-11",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-11/",
            "image": null,
            "price": {
                "amount": 148999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T05:03:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 97,
                "overall": 89.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 16, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 74.1 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant; availability may vary by region)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "QHD+ (3216 × 1440 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO 3 Fluid AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz) 10-bit color, Display P3 Peak brightness up to 1300 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (launch) OxygenOS 13 (Global) Upgradable to newer Android versions"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (Sony IMX890, OIS, f/1.8) 48MP Ultra-wide (115°) 32MP Telephoto (2× optical zoom) Hasselblad Camera for Mobile Super Slow Motion, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K video at 24fps 4K video up to 60fps Super Slow Motion, HDR, Panorama"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000mAh dual-cell battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging 0–100% in about 25 minutes (claimed) No wireless charging on global model"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical in-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Hall sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-11",
        "margin": 8.8,
        "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,
                    "oneplus-11": 85
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oneplus-11": 98
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-11"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "oneplus-11": 83.3
                },
                "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,
                    "oneplus-11": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "oneplus-11": 75
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "oneplus-11": 97
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 11 charges 34W faster.",
        "OnePlus 11 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 11?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on performance and camera. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 OnePlus 11 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus 11 at PKR 148,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 11?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 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 OnePlus 11?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OnePlus 11 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 11?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 11 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus 11 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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/)."
}