Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung F57

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung F57 leads

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

Camera Samsung F57 leads

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

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung F57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung F57 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung F57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 104,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Expected Q3 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP67 Dust & Water Resistance (Expected)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Expected)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Exynos 1580
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Xclipse 540
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 (One UI 8)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography Triple Camera Setup 50MP Main Camera Ultrawide Camera Depth/Macro Camera LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20MP Selfie Camera HDR Support Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Samsung F57?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung F57 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung F57?

Samsung F57 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung F57?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung F57?

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.

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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.