Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
75/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Huawei nova 16 SE and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 127,999.
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G
Tecno
PKR 52,999
73/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 75,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 SE charges 33W faster.
- Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Huawei nova 16 SE uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 | PKR 52,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | June 2024 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) |
| Weight | 229 g | 200 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | No confirmed IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Not Specified |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14, HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 256 GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported Better | 33W Super Charge |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass |
| 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 Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Huawei nova 16 SE and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 33W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm).
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