{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-realme-gt-master-edition/", "generated": "2026-08-12T11:39:28+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme GT Master Edition", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Realme GT Master Edition finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Realme GT Master Edition leads on performance. The Realme GT Master Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 86,999 against PKR 127,999.", "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": 69.8, "overall": 77.7 }, "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 Master Edition", "slug": "realme-gt-master-edition", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-gt-master-edition/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-14-2026-10_09_16-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 86999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-14T06:01:12+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 66.6, "camera": 89, "battery": 66.4, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 78.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 30, 2021", "Dimensions": "159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm", "Weight": "174 g (Glass) / 178 g (Vegan Leather)", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating announced" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.43 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Adreno 642L", "Operating system": "Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8, Wide 8 MP, f/2.3, Ultrawide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, Wide HDR Panorama", "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4300 mAh, Non-removable", "Wired charging": "65W SuperDart Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.2, "decisive": false, "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-master-edition": 66.6 }, "leader": "realme-gt-master-edition" }, { "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-master-edition": 89 }, "leader": "realme-gt-master-edition" }, { "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-master-edition": 66.4 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "realme-gt-master-edition": 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-master-edition": 62.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 69.8, "realme-gt-master-edition": 100 }, "leader": "realme-gt-master-edition" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Realme GT Master Edition costs PKR 41,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,200 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 1W faster.", "Realme GT Master Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Realme GT Master Edition has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme GT Master Edition finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme GT Master Edition in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme GT Master Edition at PKR 86,999. That makes Realme GT Master Edition cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?", "answer": "Realme GT Master Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Realme GT Master Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme GT Master Edition a 4300 mAh cell, with 66W and 65W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?", "answer": "Realme GT Master Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme GT Master Edition runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm)." } ], "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/)." }