Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 11

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 11 takes it by 8.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 11 leads

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

Camera OnePlus 11 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 Level

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 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the OnePlus 11 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE OnePlus 11
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 148,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China February 16, 2023
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.1 × 74.1 × 8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 205 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant; availability may vary by region)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels QHD+ (3216 × 1440 pixels) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO 3 Fluid AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz) 10-bit color, Display P3 Peak brightness up to 1300 nits
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 740
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 13 (launch) OxygenOS 13 (Global) Upgradable to newer Android versions
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB UFS 4.0
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 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 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16MP HDR
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K video at 24fps 4K video up to 60fps Super Slow Motion, HDR, Panorama
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5000mAh dual-cell battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging 0–100% in about 25 minutes (claimed) No wireless charging on global model Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Optical in-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass Hall sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support

“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 OnePlus 11?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and OnePlus 11 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 11?

OnePlus 11 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 OnePlus 11?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 11?

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).

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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.