Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy M35

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy M35 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy M35 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy M35 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 115,999 against PKR 127,999.

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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 M35 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M35 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 Samsung Galaxy M35 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M35 costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M35 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung Galaxy M35
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 115,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China May 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight 229 g 222 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.6-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate HDR support Up to 1000 nits peak brightness
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G68 MP5
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 One UI 6.1 Up to 4 Android OS upgrades 5 years of security updates
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No microSDXC card support (dedicated 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
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 13MP Wide HDR
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 25W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.3 with A2DP and LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity 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 M35?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy M35 at PKR 115,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35?

Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M35 a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy M35?

Samsung Galaxy M35 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy M35 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm).

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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.