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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A56

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy A56 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 145,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A56 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A56 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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 18,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy A56 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A56 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung Galaxy A56
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 145,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China March 2, 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 198 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Exynos 1580 (4nm)
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 15, One UI 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
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 50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide, OIS) 12 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-Wide) 5 MP, f/2.4 (Macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Optimization
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 12 MP, f/2.2 HDR, AI Portrait
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 5000 mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W Fast Charging (Super Fast Charge 2.0)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / eSIM support (region dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes (market dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 Galaxy A56?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy A56 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy A56 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy A56 at PKR 145,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A56?

Samsung Galaxy A56 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 Galaxy A56?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A56 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A56?

Samsung Galaxy A56 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy A56 runs the Exynos 1580 (4nm).

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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.