{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-oneplus-nord-4/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:36:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs OnePlus Nord 4",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord 4 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus Nord 4 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,999 against PKR 127,999.",
    "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": 68.9,
                "overall": 77.6
            },
            "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 Nord 4",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-4",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-4/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-11_29_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T04:12:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 89.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "8 August 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 – Dust-tight and resistant to low-pressure water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1240 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit Up to 2150 nits Aqua Touch, Ultra HDR, ProXDR, Always-on Display support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 2.8GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz 3× Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 732",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14.1 (Global) / ColorOS 14.1 (China) (4 major Android OS upgrades 6 years of security updates)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Supports Virtual RAM Expansion (uses internal storage to extend RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Sony LYT-600, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF 8 MP, Ultra-wide, 112° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500 mAh (typical), non-removable Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge (Approximately 1–100% in 28 minutes (manufacturer claim)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-nord-4",
        "margin": 9.4,
        "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-nord-4": 59
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-4": 96
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-4": 89.2
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 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-nord-4": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 68.9,
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus Nord 4 costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord 4 charges 34W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord 4 offers 8 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus Nord 4?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and OnePlus Nord 4 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OnePlus Nord 4 at PKR 95,999. That makes OnePlus Nord 4 cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus Nord 4?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 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 Nord 4?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OnePlus Nord 4 a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OnePlus Nord 4?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OnePlus Nord 4 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ 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/)."
}