{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:06:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S22",
    "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 149,999.",
    "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 S22",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s22",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s22/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-09_37_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-28T04:49:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 80.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 49.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 84,
                "overall": 78
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dustproof and water resistant for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ Always-On Display, Vision Booster, Eye Comfort Shield, Adaptive Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) / Xclipse 920 (Exynos)",
                    "Operating system": "Launched with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 Eligible for multiple Android upgrades, up to Android 16 under Samsung's update policy."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 12MP ultra-wide camera 10MP telephoto camera with 3× optical zoom and OIS LED flash, Auto HDR, Panorama, Super Steady Video, and AI scene optimization",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP selfie camera Dual Pixel Autofocus Auto HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K at 24fps and 4K at 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Non-removable) 3700mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner Face recognition Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Barometer.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-s22": 80.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22"
            },
            {
                "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-s22": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s22"
            },
            {
                "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-s22": 49.4
                },
                "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-s22": 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-s22": 50
                },
                "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-s22": 84
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22?",
            "answer": "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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S22 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S22 at PKR 149,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S22 a 3700 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S22?",
            "answer": "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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}