{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-x300-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T14:23:33+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo X300 Pro", "answer": "The Vivo X300 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 339,999.", "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 X300 Pro", "slug": "vivo-x300-pro", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-11_00_54-AM-1024x810.png", "price": { "amount": 339999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-09T04:17:16+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 96, "camera": 98, "battery": 92.5, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 46.4, "overall": 91.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Coming Soon (Expected Q4 2025 in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "161.2 × 75.5 × 8.0 mm", "Weight": "226 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 Rating Dust-tight protection Water resistant in fresh water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP69 Rating Protection against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi)", "Panel type": "6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (Dimensity 9500 architecture)", "GPU": "Arm G1-Ultra", "Operating system": "Android 16 with OriginOS 6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony LYT-828, OIS) + 200 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS) + 50 MP Ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide (AF)", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~6510 mAh (typical)", "Wired charging": "90W fast charging, 40W wireless charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-x300-pro", "margin": 11.2, "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-x300-pro": 96 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-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-x300-pro": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-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-x300-pro": 92.5 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-x300-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-x300-pro": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-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-x300-pro": 46.4 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 212,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,990 mAh larger battery.", "Vivo X300 Pro charges 24W faster.", "Vivo X300 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Vivo X300 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.", "Vivo X300 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.2 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Vivo X300 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo X300 Pro at PKR 339,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 212,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X300 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo X300 Pro a 6510 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo X300 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm)." } ], "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/)." }