Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme GT 6

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

The short answer

The Realme GT 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 154,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme GT 6 takes it by 15.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme GT 6 leads

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

Camera Realme GT 6 leads

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

Battery & charging Realme GT 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme GT 6 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 27,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme GT 6 charges 54W faster.
  • Realme GT 6 offers 8 GB more RAM.

Buy the Realme GT 6 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Realme GT 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 154,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China June 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162 x 75.1 x 8.6 mm
Weight 229 g 199 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP65 dust and water resistance
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1264 x 2780 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core processor with Cortex-X4 prime core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 735
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB (expected variants) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 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 50 MP (Sony LYT-808, OIS) 50 MP Telephoto Lens (2x Optical Zoom) HDR Panorama Dual-LED Flash OIS
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K at 30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5500mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 120W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
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 Fingerprint Sensor (Optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 GT 6?

Realme GT 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.1 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 GT 6 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme GT 6 at PKR 154,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 27,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 6?

Realme GT 6 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 GT 6?

Realme GT 6 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme GT 6 a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 6?

Realme GT 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme GT 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm).

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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.