Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy F55
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 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.
Samsung Galaxy F55
Samsung
PKR 139,999
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16 SE takes it by 9.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy F55 if…
you care most about camera.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Samsung Galaxy F55 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 139,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | May 2024 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 180 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core 1× Cortex-A710 @ 2.4GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.36GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 644 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 One UI 6.1 Upgradeable to newer Android versions supported by Samsung. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | 50MP (Wide, OIS, PDAF) 8MP (Ultra-wide) 2MP (Macro) LED Flash HDR Panorama Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 50MP Better |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 4K at 30fps 1080p Slow Motion 240fps (HD) |
| 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support |
“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 F55?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy F55 in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy F55?
Samsung Galaxy F55 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 F55?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy F55?
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).
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