Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs vivo X200 Ultra

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

The short answer

The vivo X200 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 257,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

vivo X200 Ultra takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance vivo X200 Ultra leads

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

Camera vivo X200 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging vivo X200 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage vivo X200 Ultra 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 130,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • vivo X200 Ultra charges 24W faster.
  • vivo X200 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • vivo X200 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • vivo X200 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the vivo X200 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE vivo X200 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 257,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April 29, 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.1 × 76.8 × 8.7 mm
Weight 229 g 229 g
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.82 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1440 × 3168 Pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection Kunlun Glass Armor Glass (Vivo Shield Glass)
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core 2 × 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Prime Cores 6 × 3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Performance Cores
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 830
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15, OriginOS 5
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 200 MP (Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 3.7x Optical Zoom) 50 MP (Ultra-Wide, OIS) Zeiss Optics Laser AF HDR Panorama Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP Wide Autofocus Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit Log Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion (Non-removable) 6000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 90W Wired Fast Charging 40W Wireless FlashCharge Reverse Wired Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass Charging Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Dual/Triple Band Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4 aptX HD aptX Adaptive aptX Lossless LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.x OTG Supported

“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 X200 Ultra?

vivo X200 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 X200 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and vivo X200 Ultra at PKR 257,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 130,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X200 Ultra?

vivo X200 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on vivo X200 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X200 Ultra?

vivo X200 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and vivo X200 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or vivo X200 Ultra?

vivo X200 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while vivo X200 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm).

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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.