Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra

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

The short answer

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 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 143,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra takes it by 16.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads

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

Camera OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 16,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra charges 34W faster.
  • OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra offers 16 GB more RAM.
  • OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 143,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Mid–Late 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) Not confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1264 × 2780 pixels (approx)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Kunlun Glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 750
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB (expected variants) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
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 (Wide, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro/Depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60fps, 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li Po ( Non removable) ~5500 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W+ fast charging (expected) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6 / 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Ace 6 Ultra?

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 Ace 6 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra at PKR 143,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra 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 Ace 6 Ultra?

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra?

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

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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.