Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Sharp Aquos R10

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Sharp Aquos R10 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sharp Aquos R10 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 Sharp Aquos R10 leads

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

Camera Sharp Aquos R10 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 Sharp Aquos R10 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 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE charges 30W faster.
  • Sharp Aquos R10 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Sharp Aquos R10 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Sharp Aquos R10 if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Sharp Aquos R10
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 219,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China July 2025.
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 156 × 75 × 8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 197g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP65/IP68 water and dust resistance MIL-STD-810G certified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.5 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2340 pixels (396 PPI)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz–240Hz adaptive
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 1x Cortex-X4 4x Cortex-A720 3x Cortex-A520
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 732
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 with AQUOS UX (Sharp custom UI)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0
Card slot No microSDXC supported Expandable up to 2TB
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50.3MP Wide (f/1.9, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1/1.55" sensor) + 50.3MP Ultra-Wide | Features: Leica tuning, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, AI Scene Detection, Pro Mode, Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50MP Selfie Camera | Features: HDR, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, AI enhancement Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K video recording EIS stabilization Slow motion support
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Lithium-ion (Li-Po, non-removable) 5000mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 36W wired charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 Bypass charging Battery health optimization
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.x
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass Ambient light sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C

“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 Sharp Aquos R10?

Huawei nova 16 SE and Sharp Aquos R10 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 Sharp Aquos R10 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Sharp Aquos R10 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 Sharp Aquos R10?

Sharp Aquos R10 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 50.3 MP on Sharp Aquos R10, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R10?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Sharp Aquos R10 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 36W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R10?

Sharp Aquos R10 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Sharp Aquos R10 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm).

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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.