{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-redmi-k100-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:32:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Redmi K100 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Redmi K100 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 99 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 129,999.",
    "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": 80.7,
                "overall": 78.8
            },
            "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": "Redmi K100 Ultra",
            "slug": "redmi-k100-ultra",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/redmi-k100-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-23-2026-09_55_00-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 129999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-23T05:20:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 99.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163 x 76 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "220g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Expected) 3nm Flagship Processor Advanced AI Engine Built for High-End Gaming & Performance",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core Processor 2× Prime Cores + 6× Performance Cores Expected Clock Speed up to 4.3GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840 GPU (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera with OIS 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Lens Laser Autofocus Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD / LHDC Audio Codec Support",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor Barometer (expected) AI Motion Sensors",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support Display Output Support (expected)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "redmi-k100-ultra",
        "margin": 20.3,
        "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,
                    "redmi-k100-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "redmi-k100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "redmi-k100-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "redmi-k100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "redmi-k100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "redmi-k100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "redmi-k100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "redmi-k100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "redmi-k100-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 80.7,
                    "redmi-k100-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "redmi-k100-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Redmi K100 Ultra charges 54W faster.",
        "Redmi K100 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Redmi K100 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Redmi K100 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Redmi K100 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.3 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 Redmi K100 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Redmi K100 Ultra at PKR 129,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Redmi K100 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Redmi K100 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Redmi K100 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Redmi K100 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Redmi K100 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Redmi K100 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Expected) 3nm Flagship Processor Advanced AI Engine Built for High-End Gaming & Performance."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}