Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Phantom X4

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Phantom X4 takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Phantom X4 leads

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

Camera Tecno Phantom X4 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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Phantom X4 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Phantom X4 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Tecno Phantom X4
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 129,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Not Officially Announced Yet (Expected Late 2026)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) NOT certified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2400 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G715
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 with HiOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256GB
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 Primary Sensor: 50MP or 64MP (conflicting leaks) Ultra-Wide: 8MP (rumored) Depth/Macro: 2MP (rumored) LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32MP HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30fps expected 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po Non-Removable 5160mAh to 5500mAh (rumored)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Better 45W Fast Charging expected Some leaks mention 80W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Support
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), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C OTG Support

“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 X4?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Tecno Phantom X4 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Phantom X4?

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+.

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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.