Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 419,999.

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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 S22 Ultra 5G leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 292,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 419,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 25 February 2022
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model) Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness
Protection Kunlun Glass Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions).
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82 GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent).
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1) Better
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 108MP wide camera with OIS 12MP ultrawide camera (120°) 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom 10MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama 100x Space Zoom Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 40MP front camera HDR support Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), 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 Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2 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 S22 Ultra 5G?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 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 Ultra 5G in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G at PKR 419,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 292,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions)..

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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.