Head to head

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 149,999.

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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 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S22 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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

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 149,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China February 2022
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight 229 g 167 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 Dustproof and water resistant for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.1 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2340 pixels (Full HD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ Always-On Display, Vision Booster, Eye Comfort Shield, Adaptive Refresh Rate
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores 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 Huawei Maleoon Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) / Xclipse 920 (Exynos)
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 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 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
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 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 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 10MP selfie camera Dual Pixel Autofocus Auto HDR
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K at 24fps and 4K at 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Ion (Non-removable) 3700mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 25W 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 (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner Face recognition Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass 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 149,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 22,000. 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 3700 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Samsung Exynos 2200 (region dependent).

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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.