{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-oneplus-13r/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T04:35:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 13R",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 13R is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on memory & storage, 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 149,999.",
    "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 13R",
            "slug": "oneplus-13r",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-13r/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-10_43_19-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T05:56:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92.7,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 98.3,
                "overall": 91.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO 4.1 AMOLED (ProXDR) Adaptive 1–120Hz Up to 4,500 nits peak, 1,600 nits HBM",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 3.3GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OxygenOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide Camera, f/1.8, Sony LYT-700 sensor, PDAF, OIS 50 MP Telephoto Camera, f/2.0, 2x Optical Zoom, PDAF 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera, f/2.2, 112° field of view 16 MP Front Camera, f/2.4 LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode Pro Mode Time-Lapse Dual-View Video Ultra Steady Video 4K Video Recording at 60fps Slow Motion Video AI Scene Enhancement Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Front Camera f/2.4 Aperture Fixed Focus Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) HDR Portrait Mode Face Beauty Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording at 30/60fps 1080p Video Recording at 30/60fps 720p Video Recording at 30fps Slow Motion: 1080p at 240fps, 720p at 480fps Time-Lapse Dual-View Video Ultra Steady Video Movie Mode"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6,000mAh (non-removable Silicon Carbon battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC fast charging (55W in North America due to adapter regulations)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display optical fingerprint sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass IR sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-13r",
        "margin": 10.6,
        "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-13r": 92.7
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13r"
            },
            {
                "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-13r": 98
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13r"
            },
            {
                "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-13r": 90
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-13r"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "oneplus-13r": 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-13r": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "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-13r": 98.3
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 13R charges 14W faster.",
        "OnePlus 13R offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 13R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13R comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 13R in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus 13R at PKR 149,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 13R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13R 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 13R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13R leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OnePlus 13R a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 13R?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 13R is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus 13R 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/)."
}