{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-f57/", "generated": "2026-08-12T15:26:54+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung F57", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung F57 still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung F57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 104,999 against PKR 127,999.", "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": 87.9, "overall": 79.5 }, "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": "Samsung F57", "slug": "samsung-f57", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-f57/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-2-2026-11_28_39-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 104999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-02T06:39:33+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58.8, "camera": 89, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 76 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected Q3 2026", "Water resistance": "IP67 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Refresh Rate", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Expected)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Exynos 1580", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Xclipse 540", "Operating system": "Android 16 (One UI 8)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP Main Camera Ultrawide Camera Depth/Macro Camera LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization", "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR Support Portrait Mode", "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se", "margin": 3.5, "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, "samsung-f57": 58.8 }, "leader": "samsung-f57" }, { "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, "samsung-f57": 89 }, "leader": "samsung-f57" }, { "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, "samsung-f57": 69.6 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "samsung-f57": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "samsung-f57": 50 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 87.9, "samsung-f57": 100 }, "leader": "samsung-f57" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Samsung F57 costs PKR 23,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung F57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung F57 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 Samsung F57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung F57 at PKR 104,999. That makes Samsung F57 cheaper by PKR 23,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung F57?", "answer": "Samsung F57 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 Samsung F57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung F57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung F57?", "answer": "Samsung F57 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung F57 runs the Exynos 1580." } ], "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/)." }