{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-a57/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:35:05+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A57", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A57 still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 161,999.", "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": 100, "overall": 80.7 }, "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 A57", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a57", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a57/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-11_08_37-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 161999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-04-22T06:11:39+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 61.2, "camera": 98, "battery": 64.6, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 77.1, "overall": 76.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "2026 (Q1–Q2 window)", "Dimensions": "161–163 x 77–78 x ~8.2 mm", "Weight": "~200–205 g", "Water resistance": "IP67 (water & dust resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus / Victus+" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "AMD-based Xclipse", "Operating system": "Android 15 (One UI 7)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "Possibly removed (Samsung trend)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Main, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro) HDR, panorama, LED flash", "Selfie camera": "32 MP (wide)", "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se", "margin": 4, "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-a57": 61.2 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a57" }, { "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-a57": 98 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a57" }, { "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-a57": 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-a57": 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-a57": 62.5 }, "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": 100, "samsung-galaxy-a57": 77.1 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 34,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy A57 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A57 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 A57 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy A57 at PKR 161,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A57 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 Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy A57?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A57 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy A57 runs the Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos)." } ], "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/)." }