{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-x100/", "generated": "2026-08-12T19:27:28+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X100", "answer": "The vivo X100 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 159,999.", "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 X100", "slug": "vivo-x100", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_02_54-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 159999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-08T05:12:48+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 96, "camera": 98, "battery": 88.3, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 97.8, "overall": 96.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "November 21, 2023", "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.2 × 8.5 mm (glass) / 8.8 mm (vegan leather)", "Weight": "Approximately 202–206 g (varies by color)", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "2800 × 1260 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1 billion colors, HDR10+, 120Hz", "Protection": "SCHOTT Xensation Alpha glass (market dependent)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X4 @ 3.25 GHz 3 × Cortex-X4 @ 2.85 GHz 4 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC12", "Operating system": "Android 14 Funtouch OS 14 (Global) OriginOS 4 (China)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), Sony IMX920, OIS 64 MP Periscope Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 50 MP Ultra-wide, Autofocus ZEISS Optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery", "Wired charging": "120W FlashCharge (Wired) Reverse Wired Charging Supported" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)", "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", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-x100", "margin": 15.6, "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-x100": 96 }, "leader": "vivo-x100" }, { "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-x100": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-x100" }, { "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-x100": 88.3 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-x100": 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-x100": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x100" }, { "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-x100": 97.8 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 32,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "vivo X100 charges 54W faster.", "vivo X100 offers 8 GB more RAM.", "vivo X100 ships with 512 GB more storage.", "vivo X100 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100?", "answer": "vivo X100 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.6 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 X100 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and vivo X100 at PKR 159,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100?", "answer": "vivo X100 scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on vivo X100, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100?", "answer": "vivo X100 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while vivo X100 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (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/)." }