{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-tecno-phantom-x4/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:11:58+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Phantom X4", "answer": "The Tecno Phantom X4 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, 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 129,999.", "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": 94.9, "overall": 80.2 }, "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 Phantom X4", "slug": "tecno-phantom-x4", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-phantom-x4/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-24-2026-10_40_33-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 129999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-21T07:15:27+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 90, "camera": 89, "battery": 71.5, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 85.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Not Officially Announced Yet (Expected Late 2026)", "Water resistance": "NOT certified" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8 Inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 Pixels", "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9200+", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali-G715", "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Primary Sensor: 50MP or 64MP (conflicting leaks) Ultra-Wide: 8MP (rumored) Depth/Macro: 2MP (rumored) LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera", "Selfie camera": "32MP HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode", "Video recording": "4K@30fps expected 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-Removable 5160mAh to 5500mAh (rumored)", "Wired charging": "45W Fast Charging expected Some leaks mention 80W" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Face Unlock", "USB": "USB Type-C OTG Support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-phantom-x4", "margin": 5.5, "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-phantom-x4": 90 }, "leader": "tecno-phantom-x4" }, { "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-phantom-x4": 89 }, "leader": "tecno-phantom-x4" }, { "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-phantom-x4": 71.5 }, "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, "tecno-phantom-x4": 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-phantom-x4": 62.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 94.9, "tecno-phantom-x4": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-phantom-x4" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 2,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.", "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 21W faster.", "Tecno Phantom X4 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Tecno Phantom X4 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom X4 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, camera 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Tecno Phantom X4 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Tecno Phantom X4 at PKR 129,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom X4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Phantom X4, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Tecno Phantom X4 a 5160 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?", "answer": "Tecno Phantom X4 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Tecno Phantom X4 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+." } ], "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/)." }