Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme Narzo Power

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

The short answer

The Realme Narzo Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme Narzo Power is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme Narzo Power takes it by 4.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Narzo Power leads

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

Camera Realme Narzo Power leads

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

Battery & charging Realme Narzo Power leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Narzo Power leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme Narzo Power costs PKR 53,000 less.
  • Realme Narzo Power packs a 1,501 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme Narzo Power charges 14W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Buy the Realme Narzo Power if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Realme Narzo Power
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 05 March 2026 (reported launch date)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.26 × 76.15 × 9.08 mm
Weight 229 g 219 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Water & Dust Resistance MIL-STD-810H Certified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1280 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz HDR10+ Support
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core (up to 2.6GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 with Realme UI 7.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX882, OIS, PDAF, f/1.8) 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera (112° FOV, f/2.2) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16MP Selfie Camera
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, Gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 10001 mAh, Non-Removable Better
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W Wired Fast Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass (Magnetometer)
USB USB Type-C OTG Type-C 2.0, OTG Supported

“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 Narzo Power?

Realme Narzo Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. 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 Narzo Power in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme Narzo Power at PKR 74,999. That makes Realme Narzo Power cheaper by PKR 53,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Narzo Power?

Realme Narzo Power 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 Narzo Power?

Realme Narzo Power leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme Narzo Power a 10001 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Narzo Power?

Realme Narzo Power is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme Narzo Power runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra (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.