Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE still wins on performance and camera, 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 219,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 4.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S24 FE leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 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 Level

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 92,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,800 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 219,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China October 03, 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm
Weight 229 g 213 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 dust & water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Exynos 2400e (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Deca-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Xclipse 940
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
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 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 8 MP (Telephoto, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 12 MP (Ultrawide) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 10 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Ion (Non-removable) 4700mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 25W Wired 15W Wireless Reverse Wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 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 S24 FE?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE at PKR 219,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 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 S24 FE?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE a 4700 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S24 FE runs the Exynos 2400e (4nm).

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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.