{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-sharp-aquos-r11/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T15:22:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Sharp Aquos R11",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Sharp Aquos R11 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Sharp Aquos R11 leads on camera. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 269,999.",
    "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": "Sharp Aquos R11",
            "slug": "sharp-aquos-r11",
            "brand": "Sharp",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sharp/sharp-aquos-r11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-09_57_31-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 269999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T05:09:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 68.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 52.6,
                "overall": 82.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 9, 2026. (It was officially announced on June 16, 2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "156 x 74 x 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65, IP68, and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz – 240Hz Adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core Prime Core up to 3.2 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera System Main Camera 50.3 MP Wide Sensor f/1.9 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Fast Autofocus High-detail daylight and low-light photography Ultra-Wide Camera 50.3 MP Ultra-Wide Sensor f/2.2 Aperture 122° Field of View Suitable for landscapes and group shots Telephoto Camera 38.5 MP Telephoto Sensor f/2.4 Aperture Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 2.9x Optical Zoom AI Smart Fit Zoom Technology Leica HEKTOR Lens System Spectral Sensor HDR Panorama AI Scene Optimization Night Mode Portrait Mode LED Flash Pro Photography Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50.3 MP Selfie Camera f/2.2 Aperture Wide-Angle Lens AI Beauty Mode Portrait Selfies HDR Selfies",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording HDR Video Capture Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Slow Motion Recording Time-Lapse Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion (Non-Removable) 5,100 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "36W Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 OTG Support USB Charging High-Speed Data Transfer"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.8,
        "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
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 94
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r11"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 68.5
                },
                "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,
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "sharp-aquos-r11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "sharp-aquos-r11": 52.6
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 142,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 30W faster.",
        "Sharp Aquos R11 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sharp Aquos R11 has a 0.3 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R11?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE and Sharp Aquos R11 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 Sharp Aquos R11 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Sharp Aquos R11 at PKR 269,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 142,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R11?",
            "answer": "Sharp Aquos R11 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 50.3 MP on Sharp Aquos R11, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R11?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Sharp Aquos R11 a 5100 mAh cell, with 66W and 36W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}