{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-x300-ultra/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:46:01+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo X300 Ultra", "answer": "The Vivo X300 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 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 253,999.", "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 Ultra", "slug": "vivo-x300-ultra", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300-ultra/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-May-18-2026-10_05_21-AM-1024x717.png", "price": { "amount": 253999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-09T04:21:18+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 98, "battery": 100, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 63.5, "overall": 95.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "April 30, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "164.3 × 76.4 × 8.5 mm", "Weight": "228 g", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8 inches", "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (~452 ppi)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+", "Protection": "Not officially specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5)", "CPU": "Octa-core (up to 4.6 GHz)", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (OIS, 3× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide", "Video recording": "4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6510 mAh (Si-C battery)", "Wired charging": "120W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-x300-ultra", "margin": 14.7, "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-ultra": 97.8 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra" }, { "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-ultra": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra" }, { "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-ultra": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-x300-ultra": 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-ultra": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x300-ultra" }, { "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-ultra": 63.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 126,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,990 mAh larger battery.", "Vivo X300 Ultra charges 54W faster.", "Vivo X300 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Vivo X300 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.", "Vivo X300 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.7 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 Ultra in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo X300 Ultra at PKR 253,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 126,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X300 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo X300 Ultra a 6510 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X300 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo X300 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5)." } ], "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/)." }