{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-tecno-spark-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T06:28:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Tecno Spark 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 127,999.",
    "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": 51.4,
                "overall": 75.9
            },
            "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 Spark 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 27,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection announced"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-se",
        "margin": 12.2,
        "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-spark-30-5g": 27
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "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-spark-30-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "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-spark-30-5g": 62.8
                },
                "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-spark-30-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 75,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50
                },
                "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": 51.4,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 78,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE charges 48W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 78,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "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 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}