{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23/", "generated": "2026-08-13T02:00:22+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S23", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S23 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 184,999.", "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 S23", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_08_02-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 184999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-26T06:20:17+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 82, "camera": 98, "battery": 51.8, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 71.8, "overall": 80.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "February 17, 2023", "Dimensions": "146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm", "Weight": "168 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.1 Inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 Pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 48Hz–120Hz Adaptive HDR10+", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.80GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.80GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.00GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 740", "Operating system": "Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Wide f/1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 10MP Telephoto 3× Optical Zoom OIS 12MP Ultra-wide 120° Field of View LED Flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "12 MP f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode Night Mode", "Video recording": "8K @24/30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/240fps 720p @960fps HDR10+ video" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion), Non-removable 3,900 mAh", "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 0.1, "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-s23": 82 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23" }, { "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-s23": 98 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23" }, { "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-s23": 51.8 }, "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-s23": 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-s23": 75 }, "leader": null }, { "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-s23": 71.8 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 57,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,600 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S23?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23 at PKR 184,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 57,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S23?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23 a 3900 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S23?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S23 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }