{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T03:10:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S24+",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S24+ is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 309,999.",
    "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 S24+",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s24-2",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s24-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-10_47_41-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 309999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-26T05:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 87,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 68.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 46.2,
                "overall": 83.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 24, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g (Snapdragon) / 197 g (Exynos)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "3120 × 1440 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ Vision Booster Peak Brightness: 2600 nits Always-On Display",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "USA, Canada, China: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) International: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 3× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A720 2× Cortex-A520 Exynos 2400 Deca-core 1× Cortex-X4 2× Cortex-A720 3× Cortex-A720 4× Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Snapdragon: Adreno 750 Exynos: Xclipse 940 (AMD RDNA 3)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 at launch Upgradeable with 7 generations of Android OS updates 7 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide, f/1.8, OIS 10MP Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS 12MP Ultra-Wide, 120° Laser AF Best Face AI LED Flash Auto HDR Panorama Super HDR Expert RAW support Nightography Galaxy AI editing tools",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP, Dual Pixel AF HDR HDR10+",
                    "Video recording": "8K @24/30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Super Steady Video Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion battery 4,900 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging (Qi) 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM support (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e (Tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7 supported on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variants in selected markets",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 (A2DP, LE)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 video output"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-s24-2",
        "margin": 3.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-s24-2": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s24-2"
            },
            {
                "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-s24-2": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s24-2"
            },
            {
                "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-s24-2": 68.4
                },
                "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-s24-2": 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-s24-2": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s24-2"
            },
            {
                "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-s24-2": 46.2
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 182,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,600 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S24+ offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S24+?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Huawei nova 16 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S24+ in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S24+ at PKR 309,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 182,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S24+?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S24+ 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 S24+?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S24+ a 4900 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S24+?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S24+ is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S24+ runs the USA, Canada, China: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) International: Samsung Exynos 2400 (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/)."
}