Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs OPPO Reno 16F

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

The short answer

The OPPO Reno 16F is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OPPO Reno 16F is the cheaper of the two at PKR 119,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OPPO Reno 16F takes it by 7.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OPPO Reno 16F leads

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

Camera OPPO Reno 16F leads

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

Battery & charging OPPO Reno 16F leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OPPO Reno 16F leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OPPO Reno 16F leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • OPPO Reno 16F costs PKR 8,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • OPPO Reno 16F charges 14W faster.
  • OPPO Reno 16F offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the OPPO Reno 16F if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE OPPO Reno 16F
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 119,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China July - August 2026.
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 158.2 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm
Weight 229 g 195g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 Dust/Water Resistant IP69 Water Protection
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.57 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2372 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass+ AGC Dragontrail DT-Star D+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 710
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 ( ColorOS 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB RAM 12GB RAM Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB 256GB 512GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No microSDXC Supported
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50MP Wide Sensor Aperture: f/1.8 PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Ultra-Wide Camera 8MP Ultra-Wide Sensor Aperture: f/2.2 Field of View: 112° Macro Camera 2MP Macro Sensor Aperture: f/2.4
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50MP Selfie Camera Aperture: f/2.0 Autofocus Supported AI Beauty Features HDR Selfies Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K Video Recording @30fps 4K Video Recording @60fps 1080p @30fps 1080p @60fps 1080p @120fps Slow Motion Gyro-EIS Stabilization OIS Video Stabilization
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Silicon-Carbon Li-Po 7000mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W Fast Charging (Reverse Charging) Supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 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 Reno 16F?

OPPO Reno 16F comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.2 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 OPPO Reno 16F in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and OPPO Reno 16F at PKR 119,999. That makes OPPO Reno 16F cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or OPPO Reno 16F?

OPPO Reno 16F 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 Reno 16F?

OPPO Reno 16F leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and OPPO Reno 16F a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or OPPO Reno 16F?

OPPO Reno 16F is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while OPPO Reno 16F runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.

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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.