{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-iqoo-13/", "generated": "2026-08-12T12:32:32+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo iQOO 13", "answer": "The vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 189,999.", "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": 100, "overall": 80.7 }, "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": "vivo iQOO 13", "slug": "vivo-iqoo-13", "brand": "iQOO", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-13/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-09_56_55-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 189999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-17T05:02:09+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 98, "battery": 100, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 84.8, "overall": 97.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "November 2024", "Dimensions": "163.4 × 76.7 × 8.0 mm", "Weight": "207 g", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.82 Inches", "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (QHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B Colors, 144Hz", "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa-Core 2 × Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32 GHz 6 × Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53 GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 830", "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15 (Global) / OriginOS 5 (China)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No microSD support" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, Wide (Main), OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, Telephoto, 2x Optical Zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Zeiss Optics HDR Panorama Laser Autofocus OIS LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, Wide", "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh", "Wired charging": "120W FlashCharge wired charging and reverse wired charging support." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-iqoo-13", "margin": 16.8, "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, "vivo-iqoo-13": 97.8 }, "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13" }, { "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, "vivo-iqoo-13": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13" }, { "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, "vivo-iqoo-13": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-iqoo-13": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "vivo-iqoo-13": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-iqoo-13": 84.8 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 62,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,350 mAh larger battery.", "vivo iQOO 13 charges 54W faster.", "vivo iQOO 13 offers 8 GB more RAM.", "vivo iQOO 13 ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo iQOO 13?", "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and vivo iQOO 13 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and vivo iQOO 13 at PKR 189,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 62,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo iQOO 13?", "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo iQOO 13?", "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and vivo iQOO 13 a 6150 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo iQOO 13?", "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while vivo iQOO 13 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)." } ], "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/)." }