Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
78/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme GT Master Edition
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Realme GT Master Edition
Realme
PKR 86,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Realme GT Master Edition if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Realme GT Master Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 | PKR 86,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | July 30, 2021 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 174 g (Glass) / 178 g (Vegan Leather) Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | No official IP rating announced |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.43 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 642L |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| 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 | 64 MP, f/1.8, Wide 8 MP, f/2.3, Ultrawide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32 MP, f/2.5, Wide HDR Panorama |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Li-Po 4300 mAh, Non-removable |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported Better | 65W SuperDart Fast Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| 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 |
| 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 Master Edition?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme GT Master Edition in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme GT Master Edition?
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).
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