{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-realme-15-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:42:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme 15 Pro",
    "answer": "The Realme 15 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 159,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "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": "Realme 15 Pro",
            "slug": "realme-15-pro",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-15-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-12-2025-09_20_25-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 159999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-04T07:11:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 75,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 93.8,
                "value": 91.4,
                "overall": 89.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.26 × 76.15 × 7.79 mm (Flowing Silver) / 162.26 × 76.15 × 7.84 mm (Velvet Green)",
                    "Weight": "187 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 in",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, up to 144 Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz + 4×2.4 GHz + 3×1.8 GHz) Cortex-720 / Cortex-520",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB (plus dynamic RAM up to +14 GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide (example) [dual setup]",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (typical)",
                    "Wired charging": "80 W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-15-pro",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "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,
                    "realme-15-pro": 75
                },
                "leader": "realme-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "realme-15-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "realme-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "realme-15-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "realme-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "realme-15-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "realme-15-pro": 93.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-15-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "realme-15-pro": 91.4
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 32,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 15 Pro charges 14W faster.",
        "Realme 15 Pro offers 6 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 15 Pro?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 Realme 15 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme 15 Pro at PKR 159,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE 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 Realme 15 Pro?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 Pro 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 Realme 15 Pro?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme 15 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 15 Pro?",
            "answer": "Realme 15 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme 15 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}