{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-iqoo-neo-11/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T13:19:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11",
    "answer": "The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 149,999.",
    "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": 95.5,
                "overall": 80.3
            },
            "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 Neo 11",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-neo-11/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-11_19_56-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 149999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T06:30:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 30, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "210–216 g (depending on color variant)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 pixels (2K+ resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display HDR10+ support 144Hz refresh rate Up to 1 billion colors",
                    "Protection": "Rock Glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China Version))"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Sony LYT-700V main camera (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 44W UFCS Charging, 55W PD/PPS Charging, Reverse Wired Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, SBC, AAC support.",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11",
        "margin": 16.5,
        "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,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "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-neo-11": 91
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "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-neo-11": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 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-neo-11": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 95.5,
                    "vivo-iqoo-neo-11": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-neo-11"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 charges 34W faster.",
        "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 11 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 at PKR 149,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 Neo 11?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 a 7500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?",
            "answer": "Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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/)."
}