{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-f55/", "generated": "2026-08-13T03:30:42+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy F55", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy F55 still wins on 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 139,999.", "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 F55", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f55", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f55/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-11_11_39-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 139999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-28T06:21:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 35, "camera": 98, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 81.9, "overall": 71.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 2024", "Dimensions": "163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "180 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-A710 @ 2.4GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.36GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 644", "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 Upgradeable to newer Android versions supported by Samsung." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP (Wide, OIS, PDAF) 8MP (Ultra-wide) 2MP (Macro) LED Flash HDR Panorama Digital Zoom up to 10x", "Selfie camera": "50MP", "Video recording": "4K at 30fps 1080p Slow Motion 240fps (HD)" }, "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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.2", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se", "margin": 9.1, "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-f55": 35 }, "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-f55": 98 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f55" }, { "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-f55": 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-galaxy-f55": 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-f55": 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-f55": 81.9 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 12,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy F55 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 F55?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy F55 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 F55 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy F55 at PKR 139,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy F55?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F55 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 F55?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy F55 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy F55?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy F55 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }