Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Realme 16 Pro Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Realme 16 Pro Plus leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Realme 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Realme 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 47,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Realme 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Realme 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Realme 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China March 31, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1272 × 2800 pixels (~450 PPI) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR
Protection Kunlun Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core (up to 2.8 GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 722
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 OS, Realme UI 7.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 / 12 GB RAM Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128 / 256 / 512 GB
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 200 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide), LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIMIP(68 / IP69 dust & water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4 (A2DP, LE)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 16 Pro Plus?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme 16 Pro Plus finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme 16 Pro Plus at PKR 174,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 16 Pro Plus?

Realme 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Realme 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 16 Pro Plus?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme 16 Pro Plus a 7000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 16 Pro Plus?

Realme 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm).

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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.