Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 254,999.

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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 S25 FE 512GB leads

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

Camera Level

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 127,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,600 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 254,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 4 September 2025 (official Pakistan availability)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 190 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7 in
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2340 pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120 Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Deca-core (1×3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Xclipse 940
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 with One UI 8
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512 GB
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 + 8 MP + 12 MP triple camera
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 12 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Ion Si-Ca 4900 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W wired, 15W wireless
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C, 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 S25 FE 512GB?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB 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 S25 FE 512GB in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB at PKR 254,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 127,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB a 4900 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB?

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 512GB runs the Exynos 2400 (4 nm).

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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.