Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Redmi K100 Ultra

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Redmi K100 Ultra takes it by 20.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Redmi K100 Ultra leads

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

Camera Redmi K100 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Redmi K100 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Redmi K100 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Redmi K100 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Redmi K100 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Redmi K100 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 129,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Q4 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163 x 76 x 8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 220g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1440 × 3200 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (Expected) 3nm Flagship Processor Advanced AI Engine Built for High-End Gaming & Performance
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core Processor 2× Prime Cores + 6× Performance Cores Expected Clock Speed up to 4.3GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 840 GPU (Expected)
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Storage Better
Card slot No No microSD card slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 200MP Main Camera with OIS 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Lens Laser Autofocus Dual LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32MP Selfie Camera
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 120W Wired Fast Charging 50W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD / LHDC Audio Codec Support
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor 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 OTG USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support Display Output Support (expected)

“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 Redmi K100 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Redmi K100 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Redmi K100 Ultra?

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.

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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.