Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme 17 Pro Plus
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Realme 17 Pro Plus 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 memory & storage and 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 179,999.
Realme 17 Pro Plus
Realme
PKR 179,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedRealme 17 Pro Plus takes it by 9.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 52,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Realme 17 Pro Plus charges 14W faster.
- Realme 17 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Realme 17 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Realme 17 Pro Plus if…
you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Realme 17 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 179,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | July/August 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 163.5 × 76.8 × 8.3 mm (Expected) |
| Weight | 229 g | 195–205g (Expected) Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches | 6.88 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 1280 × 2800 Pixels (~447 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-Core 2.8 GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 830 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| 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 (Samsung HP5, OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 50 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support Better |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120fps HDR Video Gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Battery (Non-Removable) 7000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 80W Wired Fast Charging 55W PPS Charging 13.5W PD/QC Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Support Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| 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 Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG |
“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 17 Pro Plus?
Realme 17 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 17 Pro Plus in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme 17 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 52,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 17 Pro Plus?
Realme 17 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Realme 17 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 17 Pro Plus?
Realme 17 Pro Plus leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme 17 Pro Plus a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme 17 Pro Plus?
Realme 17 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme 17 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.
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