Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme 16 Pro

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

The short answer

The Realme 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 163,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme 16 Pro takes it by 7.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme 16 Pro leads

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

Camera Realme 16 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Realme 16 Pro 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 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 36,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme 16 Pro charges 14W faster.
  • Realme 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Realme 16 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Realme 16 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Realme 16 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 163,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China July 31, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.6 x 77.6 x 7.75 mm
Weight 229 g 192 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1272 x 2772 Pixels (~450 PPI)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) OLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection Kunlun Glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores 2.5 GHz Octa-Core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 722
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 OS (Realme UI 7.0)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8/12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128/256/512GB
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 Dual: 200 MP + 8 MP (LED Flash, OIS, HDR, Panorama) Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP (supports optical zoom) Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W wired (50% in 25 min) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Proximity, Under-display Optical Fingerprint
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?

Realme 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 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.

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

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme 16 Pro at PKR 163,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 36,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

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

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

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

Realme 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm SM7750-AB 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.