Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo V40

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

The short answer

The Vivo V40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging, 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

Vivo V40 takes it by 8.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo V40 leads

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

Camera Vivo V40 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 Vivo V40 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo V40 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 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo V40 charges 14W faster.
  • Vivo V40 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Vivo V40 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Vivo V40
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 129,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China June 2024 (Global Launch)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm
Weight 229 g 190g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-pressure Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 1B Colors, HDR10+ 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Schott Xensation Alpha
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 720
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50MP wide, OIS 50MP ultrawide, 119° FoV ZEISS optics support Aura Light flash
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50MP selfie camera with autofocus Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K supported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5500 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W FlashCharge Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
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 Vivo V40?

Vivo V40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Vivo V40 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo V40 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 Vivo V40?

Vivo V40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V40?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo V40 a 5500 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V40?

Vivo V40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo V40 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm).

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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.