Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X100s
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
vivo X100s
Vivo
PKR 174,999
95/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedvivo X100s takes it by 14 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the vivo X100s if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | vivo X100s |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 174,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | 17 May 2024 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 164.1 × 75.8 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 203 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68/IP69 (Dust Tight & Water Resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1260 × 2800 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ 1 Billion Colors |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Schott Xensation Alpha 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× Cortex-X4 @ 3.4GHz 3× Cortex-X4 @ 2.85GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0GHz |
| 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 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 Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32 MP, f/2.0 Autofocus HDR Portrait Mode |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | 5100 mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion, Non-removable |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 100W Wired FlashCharge, Reverse Wired Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 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 | Optical In-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass Color Temperature Sensor X-axis Linear Motor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 USB 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?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and vivo X100s in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X100s?
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).
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