Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo V70

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

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 153,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 SE takes it by 14.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei nova 16 SE leads

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

Camera Level

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 Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 26,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Vivo V70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 153,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China Expected February 2026 (Pakistan)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance rating
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1260 × 2750 pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (up to 2.8 GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 722
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 Funtouch OS (latest)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256 GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography Triple Camera 50 MP LED flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po 6500 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.x
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C

“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 V70?

Huawei nova 16 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Vivo V70 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 V70 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo V70 at PKR 153,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V70?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo V70 a 6500 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V70?

Huawei nova 16 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo V70 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.

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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.