{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:01:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S24",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S24 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 289,999.",
    "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",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s24/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-10_17_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 289999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-26T05:33:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 46.4,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 31, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "167 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Global Variant: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) USA, Canada & China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Exynos 2400 Deca-core (10-core) 1 × Cortex-X4 2 × Cortex-A720 (High Performance) 3 × Cortex-A720 (Performance) 4 × Cortex-A520 (Efficiency) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Octa-core (8-core) 1 × Cortex-X4 5 × Cortex-A720 2 × Cortex-A520",
                    "GPU": "Exynos 2400: Samsung Xclipse 940 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy: Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 at launch Upgradable to newer One UI versions Samsung promises 7 years of Android OS and security updates."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB (UFS 4.0) / 512GB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF 10 MP (Telephoto), 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), 120°",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP Dual Pixel PDAF",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps HDR10+ support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion battery 4,000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging (Qi) 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by market)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity (virtual) Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.7,
        "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-s24": 85
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s24"
            },
            {
                "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": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s24"
            },
            {
                "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": 52.9
                },
                "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": 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": 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-s24": 46.4
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 162,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S24?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S24 at PKR 289,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 162,000. 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 4000 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W 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 Global Variant: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) USA, Canada & China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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/)."
}