{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-v80/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:43:13+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo V80", "answer": "The Vivo V80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 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 139,999.", "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": 92.8, "overall": 80 }, "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 V80", "slug": "vivo-v80", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-3-2026-11_21_47-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 139999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-19T06:35:11+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 86.4, "camera": 98, "battery": 92.5, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 93.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August–September 2026 (Expected)", "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistance IP69 High-Pressure Water Resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.59-inch", "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz–144Hz" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.0 GHz 4× Cortex-A720 3× Cortex-A520", "GPU": "Adreno 735", "Operating system": "Android 16 Funtouch OS 16 / OriginOS 6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Storage", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera 50MP Telephoto Camera OIS (Expected) LED Flash HDR Panorama", "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera", "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 7000mAh", "Wired charging": "90W Wired Fast Charging (expected) USB Type-C Port Reverse Charging Support (expected)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-v80", "margin": 13.4, "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-v80": 86.4 }, "leader": "vivo-v80" }, { "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-v80": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-v80" }, { "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-v80": 92.5 }, "leader": "vivo-v80" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-v80": 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-v80": 87.5 }, "leader": "vivo-v80" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 92.8, "vivo-v80": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-v80" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 12,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.", "Vivo V80 charges 24W faster.", "Vivo V80 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Vivo V80 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V80?", "answer": "Vivo V80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.4 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 V80 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo V80 at PKR 139,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V80?", "answer": "Vivo V80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo V80, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V80?", "answer": "Vivo V80 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo V80 a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo V80?", "answer": "Vivo V80 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo V80 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }