Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X100s Pro

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

vivo X100s Pro takes it by 12.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance vivo X100s Pro leads

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

Camera vivo X100s Pro 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 X100s Pro 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 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the vivo X100s Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE vivo X100s Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 229,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 13 May 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.1 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm
Weight 229 g 224 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED
Protection Kunlun Glass Schott Xensation glass
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 (1×3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Immortalis-G720 MC12
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14 with 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 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 f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP HDR
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported Up to 8K, 4K@60fps, HDR video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Si/C (Silicon-Carbon) Li-Ion, Non-removable 5,400 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W Wired FlashCharge 50W Wireless FlashCharge 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/6/7, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
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 Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor Laser Focus 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 X100s Pro?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and vivo X100s Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s Pro?

vivo X100s Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s Pro?

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).

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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.