Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Phantom V Fold 2

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

The short answer

The Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on 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 369,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

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

Camera Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 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 242,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,750 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 charges 4W faster.
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 369,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China September 13, 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 159 × 72.16 × 11.78–11.98 mm (Folded); 159 × 140.35 × 5.5–6.08 mm (Unfolded)
Weight 229 g Better 249 g
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 7.85 inches (Main Display), 6.42 inches (Cover Display) Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 2296 × 2000 pixels (Main Display), 2550 × 1080 pixels (Cover Display) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B Colors
Protection Kunlun Glass Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on main display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on cover display
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core, up to 3.2GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Arm Mali-G710 MC10
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB (up to 12GB Extended RAM,) Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB Internal Storage UFS Storage
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography Triple 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.9, OIS, PDAF Telephoto Camera: 50MP, 2× optical zoom, PDAF Ultra-Wide Camera: 50MP, 115° FOV, PDAF Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, OIS, PDAF
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Dual 32MP + 32MP HDR, Dual-LED Flash
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5750 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 70W Wired Fast Charging, 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Flicker 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 Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 at PKR 369,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 242,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom V Fold 2?

Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (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.