Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X100

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

vivo X100 takes it by 15.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance vivo X100 leads

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

Camera vivo X100 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage vivo X100 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 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the vivo X100 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE vivo X100
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 159,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China November 21, 2023
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.1 × 75.2 × 8.5 mm (glass) / 8.8 mm (vegan leather)
Weight 229 g Approximately 202–206 g (varies by color) Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 2800 × 1260 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED, 1 billion colors, HDR10+, 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass SCHOTT Xensation Alpha glass (market dependent)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X4 @ 3.25 GHz 3 × Cortex-X4 @ 2.85 GHz 4 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Mali-G720 MC12
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 Funtouch OS 14 (Global) OriginOS 4 (China)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better
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 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 Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p up to 240fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 120W FlashCharge (Wired) Reverse Wired Charging Supported Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E/7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 X100?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and vivo X100 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100?

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).

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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.