{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25/", "generated": "2026-08-12T20:23:30+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S25", "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 314,999.", "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 S25", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-17-2026-10_51_56-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 314999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-17T05:57:30+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 95.4, "camera": 98, "battery": 52.9, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 45.1, "overall": 83 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Launched January 2025 (global)", "Dimensions": "146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm", "Weight": "162 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.2 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi)", "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)", "GPU": "Adreno 830", "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB", "Internal storage": "512 GB (non-expandable)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "• 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "12 MP wide", "Video recording": "8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh (non-removable)", "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band", "Bluetooth": "v5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity", "USB": "USB-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 2.3, "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-s25": 95.4 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25" }, { "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-s25": 98 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25" }, { "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-s25": 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-s25": 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-s25": 87.5 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25" }, { "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-s25": 45.1 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 187,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,500 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 41W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy S25 offers 4 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S25?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S25 at PKR 314,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 187,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S25?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S25 a 4000 mAh cell, with 66W and 25W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S25?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S25 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)." } ], "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/)." }