Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 12R

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 12R takes it by 10.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 12R leads

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

Camera OnePlus 12R leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging OnePlus 12R 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 OnePlus 12R leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the OnePlus 12R if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE OnePlus 12R
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 139,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China February 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm
Weight 229 g 207 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP64 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K), 450 PPI
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO 4.0 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz Up to 4500 nits peak HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
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 14 OxygenOS 14 (up to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15), with future software updates supported by OnePlus.)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 4.0 (region-dependent)
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 50 MP (Sony IMX890), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Ultra-wide, 112° 2 MP Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP, f/2.4
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps 720p at 480fps OIS & EIS supported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W SUPERVOOC (India) 80W SUPERVOOC (North America) Reverse Wired Charging Supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LDAC
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 12R?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and OnePlus 12R in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12R?

OnePlus 12R 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 12R?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 12R?

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).

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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.