{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-realme-neo7/", "generated": "2026-08-13T05:39:08+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme Neo7", "answer": "The Realme Neo7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme Neo7 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 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": 82.3, "overall": 79 }, "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 Neo7", "slug": "realme-neo7", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-neo7/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-11_45_25-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 124999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-02T04:26:49+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 86, "camera": 96, "battery": 90, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 93.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "16 December 2024", "Dimensions": "162.6 × 76.4 × 8.6 mm", "Weight": "213 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 – Dust-tight and water-resistant (can withstand immersion in fresh water under specified conditions). IP69 – Protected against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78-inch", "Resolution": "1.5K Resolution (1264 × 2780 pixels)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display Adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate HDR support Up to 6,000 nits peak brightness 1.07 billion colors 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 2160Hz PWM dimming Always-On Display support", "Protection": "Crystal Armor Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Arm Immortalis-G720", "Operating system": "Android 15 Realme UI 6.0" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) PDAF 8MP ultrawide camera LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "16MP HDR", "Video recording": "4K 1080p Gyro-EIS OIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-carbon battery technology", "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Optical in-display fingerprint scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Infrared sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "realme-neo7", "margin": 14.9, "decisive": true, "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-neo7": 86 }, "leader": "realme-neo7" }, { "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-neo7": 96 }, "leader": "realme-neo7" }, { "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-neo7": 90 }, "leader": "realme-neo7" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "realme-neo7": 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-neo7": 100 }, "leader": "realme-neo7" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 82.3, "realme-neo7": 100 }, "leader": "realme-neo7" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Realme Neo7 costs PKR 3,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.", "Realme Neo7 charges 14W faster.", "Realme Neo7 offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Realme Neo7 ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Neo7?", "answer": "Realme Neo7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.9 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme Neo7 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Realme Neo7 at PKR 124,999. That makes Realme Neo7 cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Neo7?", "answer": "Realme Neo7 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Neo7?", "answer": "Realme Neo7 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Realme Neo7 a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Realme Neo7?", "answer": "Realme Neo7 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Realme Neo7 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }