Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge

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 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge still wins on performance, 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 240,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 6.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads

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

Camera Huawei nova 16 SE 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 112,001 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 4,500 mAh larger battery.
  •  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge offers 248 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 240,000
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Armor
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Not listed
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 830
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 256GB 12GB RAM Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Not listed
Card slot No No card slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography Not listed
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 4000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported fast charging (details not disclosed)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Gyro, Proximity
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB

“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 S26 Edge?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 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 S26 Edge in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge at PKR 240,000. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 112,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

Huawei nova 16 SE 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 S26 Edge?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge a 4000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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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.