{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-redmagic-11-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:11:36+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs RedMagic 11 Pro", "answer": "The RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 197,999.", "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": 100, "overall": 80.7 }, "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": "RedMagic 11 Pro", "slug": "redmagic-11-pro", "brand": "Red Magic", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmagic/redmagic-11-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-10_07_09-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 197999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-16T06:54:31+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 98.2, "camera": 96, "battery": 90, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 79.5, "overall": 94.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 17 2025", "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm", "Weight": "230 g" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.85 in", "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) Oryon V3 Phoenix L/M", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 16, RedMagic OS 11" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "16 MP (under-display)", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion ~8000 mAh", "Wired charging": "80W wired (and 80W wireless in some listings)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "redmagic-11-pro", "margin": 14.2, "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, "redmagic-11-pro": 98.2 }, "leader": "redmagic-11-pro" }, { "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, "redmagic-11-pro": 96 }, "leader": "redmagic-11-pro" }, { "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, "redmagic-11-pro": 90 }, "leader": "redmagic-11-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "redmagic-11-pro": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "redmagic-11-pro": 100 }, "leader": "redmagic-11-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "redmagic-11-pro": 79.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 70,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 500 mAh larger battery.", "RedMagic 11 Pro charges 14W faster.", "RedMagic 11 Pro offers 16 GB more RAM.", "RedMagic 11 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or RedMagic 11 Pro?", "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. 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 RedMagic 11 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and RedMagic 11 Pro at PKR 197,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or RedMagic 11 Pro?", "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro 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 RedMagic 11 Pro?", "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and RedMagic 11 Pro a 8000 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or RedMagic 11 Pro?", "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while RedMagic 11 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)." } ], "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/)." }