Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S22+ leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 151,999.
Samsung Galaxy S22+
Samsung
PKR 151,999
81/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 24,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
- 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 S22+ if…
you care most about performance and camera.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Samsung Galaxy S22+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 151,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | February 2022 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 157.4 × 75.8 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68 – Dust-tight and water-resistant for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz (Adaptive) HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) / Exynos 2200 (4nm) in selected regions |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 (Upgradable to newer Android versions with One UI) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| 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 (Wide, OIS) 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) LED Flash, Auto HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 10 MP |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Li-Po (non-removable) 4500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported Better | 45W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare). |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6/6E (region dependent), Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Under-display Fingerprint (Ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 S22+?
Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S22+ 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 S22+ in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S22+ at PKR 151,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 24,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22+?
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 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 S22+?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S22+ a 4500 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22+?
Samsung Galaxy S22+ is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S22+ runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) / Exynos 2200 (4nm) in selected regions.
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