Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme Neo7 SE

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

The short answer

The Realme Neo7 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme Neo7 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme Neo7 SE takes it by 15.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Neo7 SE leads

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

Camera Realme Neo7 SE leads

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

Battery & charging Realme Neo7 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme Neo7 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Neo7 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme Neo7 SE costs PKR 32,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Realme Neo7 SE charges 14W faster.
  • Realme Neo7 SE offers 8 GB more RAM.

Buy the Realme Neo7 SE if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Realme Neo7 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 95,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 25 February 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.55 × 76.27 × 8.56 mm
Weight 229 g 212 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Dustproof Water Resistant High-pressure Water Jet Resistant High-temperature Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR Support
Protection Kunlun Glass Crystal Armor Glass (China variant).
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Max (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 1× Cortex-A725 @ up to 3.25GHz 3× Cortex-A725 4× Cortex-A725 (efficiency cluster)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G720 MC7
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0
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 50 MP Sony IMX882 Sensor f/1.8 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) Ultra-Wide Camera 8 MP f/2.2 Aperture 112° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode AI Scene Recognition Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Scanner Underwater Photography Dual-View Video
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP Sony Sensor f/2.4 Aperture HDR AI Beauty Portrait Night Mode
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K @30fps 4K @60fps 1080p @30fps 1080p @60fps 720p Slow Motion Gyro-EIS OIS Video Stabilization
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh (Typical) Rated Capacity: 6850mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W SUPERVOOC Wired Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging: Supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6
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 In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Color Temperature Sensor Infrared Remote Sensor
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 Neo7 SE?

Realme Neo7 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 Neo7 SE in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme Neo7 SE at PKR 95,999. That makes Realme Neo7 SE cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Neo7 SE?

Realme Neo7 SE 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 Neo7 SE?

Realme Neo7 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme Neo7 SE a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Neo7 SE?

Realme Neo7 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme Neo7 SE runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Max (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.