Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 314,999.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Samsung
PKR 314,999
85/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S26 Plus takes it by 4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 187,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,600 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 314,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68 (dust/water resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120 Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, OneUI 8.5 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256/512 GB, UFS 4.x |
| 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) + 10 MP (telephoto with 3× optical) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 12 MP |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion 4900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported Better | 45 W wired, PD3.0; 25 W wireless; 4.5 W reverse wireless |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to 2 at once) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, 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 S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 Plus in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus at PKR 314,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 187,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 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 Plus?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus a 4900 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
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