{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-a34/", "generated": "2026-08-13T03:27:36+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A34", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A34 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 109,999 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": 96.1, "overall": 80.3 }, "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 Galaxy A34", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a34", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a34/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-09_50_27-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 109999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-29T04:57:26+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 48, "camera": 93, "battery": 64.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 73.2 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 2023", "Dimensions": "161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm", "Weight": "199 g", "Water resistance": "IP67 dust & water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.6 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4", "Operating system": "Android 13 One UI 5.1 Upgradable to newer Android versions Samsung promises 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC (Hybrid SIM slot, up to 1TB supported)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro)LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus OIS", "Selfie camera": "13 MP", "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p @480fps slow motion" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "v5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Optical Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Hall Sensor Light Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se", "margin": 7.1, "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, "samsung-galaxy-a34": 48 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "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-galaxy-a34": 93 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a34" }, { "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-galaxy-a34": 64.6 }, "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-galaxy-a34": 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-galaxy-a34": 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": 96.1, "samsung-galaxy-a34": 100 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a34" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Samsung Galaxy A34 costs PKR 18,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Huawei nova 16 SE has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A34?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A34 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 Galaxy A34 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy A34 at PKR 109,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A34 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A34?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A34 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Samsung Galaxy A34, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A34?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A34 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A34?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy A34 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)." } ], "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/)." }