{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-realme-gt-8-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T12:19:18+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme GT 8 Pro", "answer": "The Realme GT 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 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 158,999.", "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": 98.9, "overall": 80.6 }, "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 GT 8 Pro", "slug": "realme-gt-8-pro", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-8-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-12-2026-10_21_54-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 158999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-12T05:42:07+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 97, "battery": 100, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 98.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 21, 2025 (China)", "Dimensions": "161.8 × 76.9 × 8.2 mm", "Weight": "214g – 218g (depending on variant)", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes), protected against high-pressure water jets." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.79 Inches", "Resolution": "1440 × 3136 Pixels (QHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (OIS) 3x Optical Zoom Up to 120x Digital Zoom", "Selfie camera": "32MP (Wide), HDR,", "Video recording": "8K Video Recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Lithium-Ion 7000mAh (Non-Removable)", "Wired charging": "120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging UFCS, PD and PPS charging support" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE (Low Energy) aptX HD LDAC LHDC 5.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Hall Sensor Color Temperature Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "realme-gt-8-pro", "margin": 18.3, "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-gt-8-pro": 97.8 }, "leader": "realme-gt-8-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-gt-8-pro": 97 }, "leader": "realme-gt-8-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-gt-8-pro": 100 }, "leader": "realme-gt-8-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "realme-gt-8-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-gt-8-pro": 100 }, "leader": "realme-gt-8-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 98.9, "realme-gt-8-pro": 100 }, "leader": null } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 31,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.", "Realme GT 8 Pro charges 54W faster.", "Realme GT 8 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Realme GT 8 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.", "Realme GT 8 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?", "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.3 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 GT 8 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme GT 8 Pro at PKR 158,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?", "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Realme GT 8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?", "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme GT 8 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?", "answer": "Realme GT 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme GT 8 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)." } ], "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/)." }