Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

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 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on performance. 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

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 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

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 4,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 219,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Q4 2026 (September–October range)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight 229 g 190 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 (dust & water resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7 in
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2340 pixels (~385 ppi)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz
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 (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Xclipse 940
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 with One UI 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256 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 wide (OIS) + 8 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 12 MP wide
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 ~4500 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
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 3.2, 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?

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

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE?

Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 FE?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE a 4500 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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

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