{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-x100s-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T19:28:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X100s Pro",
    "answer": "The vivo X100s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 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 229,999.",
    "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 X100s Pro",
            "slug": "vivo-x100s-pro",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100s-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_52_43-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-08T06:07:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 96,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 88,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 68,
                "overall": 93.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "13 May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "224 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G720 MC12",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with 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 LYT-900 1-inch sensor, OIS) 50 MP (Periscope Telephoto, 4.3× Optical Zoom, OIS) 50 MP (Ultra-Wide) ZEISS Optics & ZEISS T* Coating Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP HDR",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K, 4K@60fps, HDR video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C (Silicon-Carbon) Li-Ion, Non-removable 5,400 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge 50W Wireless FlashCharge 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/6/7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor Laser Focus Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x100s-pro",
        "margin": 12.5,
        "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-x100s-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x100s-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x100s-pro": 88
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "vivo-x100s-pro": 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-x100s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x100s-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x100s-pro": 68
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 102,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo X100s Pro charges 34W faster.",
        "vivo X100s Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo X100s Pro ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s Pro?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.5 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 X100s Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and vivo X100s Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 102,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s Pro?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s Pro?",
            "answer": "vivo X100s Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while vivo X100s Pro 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/)."
}