{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-x100s/", "generated": "2026-08-12T23:58:34+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X100s", "answer": "The vivo X100s is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and 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 174,999.", "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", "slug": "vivo-x100s", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x100s/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-8-2026-10_35_00-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 174999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-08T05:43:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 96, "camera": 98, "battery": 84.5, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 88.7, "overall": 94.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "17 May 2024", "Dimensions": "164.1 × 75.8 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "203 g", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust Tight & Water Resistant)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ 1 Billion Colors", "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.4GHz 3× Cortex-X4 @ 2.85GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz", "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 Main (Sony IMX920, OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom, OIS) 50 MP Ultra-Wide ZEISS Optics Vivo V2 Imaging Chip Laser Autofocus ZEISS T* Coating Panorama HDR Night Mode", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0 Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode", "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5100 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion, Non-removable", "Wired charging": "100W Wired FlashCharge, Reverse Wired Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Optical In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor X-axis Linear Motor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 USB OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-x100s", "margin": 14, "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": 96 }, "leader": "vivo-x100s" }, { "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": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-x100s" }, { "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": 84.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-x100s": 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": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x100s" }, { "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": 88.7 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 47,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,400 mAh larger battery.", "vivo X100s charges 34W faster.", "vivo X100s offers 8 GB more RAM.", "vivo X100s ships with 512 GB more storage.", "vivo X100s has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?", "answer": "vivo X100s comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 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 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and vivo X100s at PKR 174,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 47,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?", "answer": "vivo X100s scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on vivo X100s, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and vivo X100s a 5100 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?", "answer": "vivo X100s is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while vivo X100s 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/)." }