{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-redmagic-12-pro-plus/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:17:30+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus", "answer": "The REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on camera and 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 249,999.", "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 12 Pro Plus", "slug": "redmagic-12-pro-plus", "brand": "Nubia", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/redmagic-12-pro-plus/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-11_00_16-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 249999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-24T06:17:26+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 98.2, "camera": 81, "battery": 94.2, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 61.3, "overall": 90.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected Q4 2026", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating confirmed" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.85-inch", "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 resolution", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz/165Hz", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass protection" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno GPU", "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) REDMAGIC OS 11/12 skin" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP main camera 50MP ultrawide 2MP macro/depth", "Selfie camera": "16MP or 32MP under-display selfie camera", "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion battery 5500mAh–7500mAh expected", "Wired charging": "120W–165W fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 dual-band", "Bluetooth": "v5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "redmagic-12-pro-plus", "margin": 10.1, "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-12-pro-plus": 98.2 }, "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus" }, { "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-12-pro-plus": 81 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "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-12-pro-plus": 94.2 }, "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "redmagic-12-pro-plus": 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-12-pro-plus": 100 }, "leader": "redmagic-12-pro-plus" }, { "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-12-pro-plus": 61.3 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 122,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.", "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus charges 54W faster.", "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus offers 16 GB more RAM.", "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus?", "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 points. It wins on performance, 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 12 Pro Plus in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus at PKR 249,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 122,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE 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 12 Pro Plus?", "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus?", "answer": "REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while REDMAGIC 12 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 class chipset (rumored)." } ], "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/)." }