{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-oneplus-12r/", "generated": "2026-08-13T04:36:06+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 12R", "answer": "The OnePlus 12R is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 139,999.", "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": 96.1, "overall": 80.3 }, "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 12R", "slug": "oneplus-12r", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12r/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_49_23-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 139999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-30T06:57:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 85, "camera": 96, "battery": 89.2, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 100, "overall": 90.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "February 2024", "Dimensions": "163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm", "Weight": "207 g", "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K), 450 PPI", "Panel type": "LTPO 4.0 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz Up to 4500 nits peak HDR10+, Dolby Vision", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno 740", "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14 (up to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15), with future software updates supported by OnePlus.)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 4.0 (region-dependent)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony IMX890), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Ultra-wide, 112° 2 MP Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4", "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps 720p at 480fps OIS & EIS supported" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery", "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC (India) 80W SUPERVOOC (North America) Reverse Wired Charging Supported" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LDAC", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "oneplus-12r", "margin": 10.2, "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-12r": 85 }, "leader": "oneplus-12r" }, { "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-12r": 96 }, "leader": "oneplus-12r" }, { "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-12r": 89.2 }, "leader": "oneplus-12r" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "oneplus-12r": 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-12r": 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": 96.1, "oneplus-12r": 100 }, "leader": "oneplus-12r" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 12,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.", "OnePlus 12R charges 34W faster.", "OnePlus 12R 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 12R?", "answer": "OnePlus 12R comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. 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 12R in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus 12R at PKR 139,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12R?", "answer": "OnePlus 12R 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 12R?", "answer": "OnePlus 12R leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OnePlus 12R a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12R?", "answer": "OnePlus 12R is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus 12R 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/)." }