Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo X300 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Vivo X300 Pro
Vivo
PKR 339,999
92/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo X300 Pro takes it by 11.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Vivo X300 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Vivo X300 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 339,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | Coming Soon (Expected Q4 2025 in Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 161.2 × 75.5 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 226 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | 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 | 6.84 inches Better | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core (Dimensity 9500 architecture) |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Arm G1-Ultra |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 with OriginOS 6 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12 GB / 16 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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 (Sony LYT-828, OIS) + 200 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS) + 50 MP Ultra-wide Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 50 MP wide (AF) Better |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion ~6510 mAh (typical) |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 90W fast charging, 40W wireless charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 X300 Pro?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Vivo X300 Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Pro?
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).
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