Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme GT 8 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Realme GT 8 Pro
Realme
PKR 158,999
99/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedRealme GT 8 Pro takes it by 18.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Realme GT 8 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Realme GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 158,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | October 21, 2025 (China) |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 161.8 × 76.9 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 214g – 218g (depending on variant) Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68/IP69 dust-tight and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes), protected against high-pressure water jets. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.79 Inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 1440 × 3136 Pixels (QHD+) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-Core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better |
| 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 | 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (OIS) 3x Optical Zoom Up to 120x Digital Zoom Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32MP (Wide), HDR, |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K Video Recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Lithium-Ion 7000mAh (Non-Removable) |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging UFCS, PD and PPS 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/6/6E/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 6.0 A2DP LE (Low Energy) aptX HD LDAC LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Hall Sensor Color Temperature Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support |
“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 8 Pro?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme GT 8 Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT 8 Pro?
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).
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