Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Oppo F31 Pro

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

The short answer

The Oppo F31 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 78 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 Oppo F31 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 94,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo F31 Pro takes it by 5.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oppo F31 Pro leads

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

Camera Oppo F31 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Oppo F31 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oppo F31 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo F31 Pro costs PKR 33,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo F31 Pro charges 14W faster.
  • Oppo F31 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Buy the Oppo F31 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Oppo F31 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 94,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China September 2025 (Released)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 158.2 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm
Weight 229 g 190-191 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.57 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2372 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass DT-Star D+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (4x Cortex-A78 + 4x Cortex-A55)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15, ColorOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
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 2 MP Monochrome/Depth HDR, Panorama, Color Spectrum Sensor, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, OIS, EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 7000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging, 10W wired reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, aptX HD, LDAC
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Color Temperature Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Supported

“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 Oppo F31 Pro?

Oppo F31 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 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 Oppo F31 Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Oppo F31 Pro at PKR 94,999. That makes Oppo F31 Pro cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Oppo F31 Pro?

Oppo F31 Pro 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 Oppo F31 Pro?

Oppo F31 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Oppo F31 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Oppo F31 Pro?

Oppo F31 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Oppo F31 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (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.