{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-tecno-camon-30-premier/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T18:13:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 158,999.",
    "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": "Tecno Camon 30 Premier",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-30-premier",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-30-premier/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-09_06_25-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 158999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-24T04:23:28+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72.9,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 75.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 87.6,
                "overall": 85.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.7 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "210g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1264 x 2780 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC6",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide (Sony IMX890, OIS) 50MP Periscope Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom) 50MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF HDR Panorama Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Autofocus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 4K HDR Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "70W Wired Fast Charging (Approximately 45 Minutes)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor (Optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-30-premier",
        "margin": 5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 55,
                    "tecno-camon-30-premier": 72.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-premier"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-30-premier": 98
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-premier"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-30-premier": 75.8
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-camon-30-premier": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "tecno-camon-30-premier": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-30-premier"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "tecno-camon-30-premier": 87.6
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 31,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 Premier charges 4W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 30 Premier offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Camon 30 Premier?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 Premier comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Tecno Camon 30 Premier in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Tecno Camon 30 Premier at PKR 158,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Camon 30 Premier?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Camon 30 Premier?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 Premier a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 70W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Camon 30 Premier?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 30 Premier is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Tecno Camon 30 Premier runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}