Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Realme Neo7

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme Neo7 takes it by 14.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Neo7 leads

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

Camera Realme Neo7 leads

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

Battery & charging Realme Neo7 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Realme Neo7 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Neo7 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme Neo7 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
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 124,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 16 December 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.6 × 76.4 × 8.6 mm
Weight 229 g 213 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) 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 6.84 inches Better 6.78-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1.5K Resolution (1264 × 2780 pixels)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) 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 Kunlun Glass Crystal Armor Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Arm Immortalis-G720
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 Realme UI 6.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better
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 50MP Sony IMX882 primary camera Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) PDAF 8MP ultrawide camera LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16MP HDR
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K 1080p Gyro-EIS OIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 7000mAh Silicon-carbon battery technology
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Optical in-display fingerprint scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Infrared 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?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Realme Neo7 in Pakistan?

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.

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

Realme Neo7 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?

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.

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

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).

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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.