{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-oneplus-12/", "generated": "2026-08-13T04:35:25+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 12", "answer": "The OnePlus 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on 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 219,999.", "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 12", "slug": "oneplus-12", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_40_26-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 219999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-30T06:42:43+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 88, "camera": 98, "battery": 88, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 69.5, "overall": 91.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "December 2023 (China), Global launch in January 2024", "Dimensions": "164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm", "Weight": "220 g", "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.82 inches", "Resolution": "3168 × 1440 pixels (QHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED ProXDR 1-120Hz adaptive 10-bit, HDR10+, Dolby Vision", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno 750", "Operating system": "Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (global)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, wide, Sony LYT-808, f/1.6, OIS 64 MP, periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS 48 MP, ultrawide, 114° field of view Hasselblad Color Calibration Multi-directional PDAF Hasselblad Portrait Mode HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash RAW Support", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.4", "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps Dolby Vision HDR Gyro-EIS + OIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5400 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery", "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Wired Charging 50W AIRVOOC Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Supported" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby 5G + 5G Dual SIM support (market dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Tri-band (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD LHDC 5", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "oneplus-12", "margin": 10.7, "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-12": 88 }, "leader": "oneplus-12" }, { "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-12": 98 }, "leader": "oneplus-12" }, { "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-12": 88 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "oneplus-12": 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-12": 100 }, "leader": "oneplus-12" }, { "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-12": 69.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 92,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,100 mAh larger battery.", "OnePlus 12 charges 34W faster.", "OnePlus 12 offers 16 GB more RAM.", "OnePlus 12 ships with 512 GB more storage.", "OnePlus 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12?", "answer": "OnePlus 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 12 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus 12 at PKR 219,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12?", "answer": "OnePlus 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on OnePlus 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12?", "answer": "OnePlus 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (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/)." }