Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
78/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme 14 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Realme 14 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 14 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,999 against PKR 127,999.
Realme 14 Pro
Realme
PKR 95,999
82/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedRealme 14 Pro takes it by 3.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Realme 14 Pro costs PKR 32,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
- Realme 14 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 battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Realme 14 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Realme 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 | PKR 95,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | 23 January 2025 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 162.8 x 74.9 x 7.6 mm / 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 179 g (Pearl White Variant) /182 g (Suede Grey Variant) Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistance MIL-STD-810H Military-Grade Durability Certification |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.77 Inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1080 x 2392 Pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | OLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| 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 2.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0GHz) |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 (Realme UI 6.0) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No microSD card support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | 50 MP (Sony IMX882, OIS) 2 MP Depth Sensor Triple Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 16 MP |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps, OIS, Gyro-EIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-removable) 6000mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported Better | 45W Wired Fast Charging Realme SUPERVOOC Charging Technology |
| 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/6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE (Low Energy) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Face Unlock |
| 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 Realme 14 Pro?
Realme 14 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Realme 14 Pro in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme 14 Pro at PKR 95,999. That makes Realme 14 Pro cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 14 Pro?
Realme 14 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 Realme 14 Pro?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme 14 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 14 Pro?
Realme 14 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme 14 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm).
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