Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Sharp Aquos R11

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

The short 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.

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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.

Camera Sharp Aquos R11 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 R11 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 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Buy the Sharp Aquos R11 if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Sharp Aquos R11
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 269,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China July 9, 2026. (It was officially announced on June 16, 2026)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 156 x 74 x 8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 195 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP65, IP68, and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.5 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Pro IGZO OLED 1Hz – 240Hz Adaptive
Protection Kunlun Glass Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core Prime Core up to 3.2 GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 825
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No No microSD Support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 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 Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50.3 MP Selfie Camera f/2.2 Aperture Wide-Angle Lens AI Beauty Mode Portrait Selfies HDR Selfies Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K Video Recording HDR Video Capture Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Slow Motion Recording Time-Lapse Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion (Non-Removable) 5,100 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 36W Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (Dual SIM support)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 OTG Support USB Charging High-Speed Data Transfer

“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 R11?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Sharp Aquos R11 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R11?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Sharp Aquos R11?

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.

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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.