Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
76/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 127,999.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 58,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 4W faster.
- Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 199 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (availability varies by market) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | 50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 58,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 70W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).
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