{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-oneplus-15/", "generated": "2026-08-12T21:21:53+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus 15", "answer": "The OnePlus 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 255,999.", "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 15", "slug": "oneplus-15", "brand": "OnePlus", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-15/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-11_49_39-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 255999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-30T05:33:21+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 59, "camera": 98, "battery": 100, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 56.1, "overall": 85 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 2025", "Dimensions": "161.4 × 76.7 × 8.1–8.2 mm", "Weight": "211–215 g", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "2772 × 1272 pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Adaptive 1–120Hz (up to 165Hz in supported games) HDR10+, Dolby Vision 10-bit colors Peak Brightness: 1800 nits (HBM)", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Oryon Prime up to 4.6GHz 6× Oryon Performance cores", "GPU": "Adreno 840.", "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, Sony sensor, OIS) 50 MP (Telephoto, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS) 50 MP (Ultra-wide) Hasselblad tuning 8K video recording 4K HDR Ultra HDR AI photography features", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "4K recording support" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "7300 mAh (Silicon-Carbon battery)", "Wired charging": "120W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (Global variant) 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (US variant) 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging Reverse wireless charging supported Reverse wired charging supported" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7), dual-band", "Bluetooth": "v6.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "oneplus-15", "margin": 4.3, "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-15": 59 }, "leader": "oneplus-15" }, { "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-15": 98 }, "leader": "oneplus-15" }, { "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-15": 100 }, "leader": "oneplus-15" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "oneplus-15": 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-15": 100 }, "leader": "oneplus-15" }, { "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-15": 56.1 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 128,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,200 mAh larger battery.", "OnePlus 15 charges 54W faster.", "OnePlus 15 offers 8 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 15?", "answer": "OnePlus 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 15 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus 15 at PKR 255,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 128,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 15?", "answer": "OnePlus 15 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 15?", "answer": "OnePlus 15 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OnePlus 15 a 7300 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus 15?", "answer": "OnePlus 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)." } ], "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/)." }