Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo X300 Ultra

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo X300 Ultra takes it by 14.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo X300 Ultra leads

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

Camera Vivo X300 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo X300 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X300 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 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Vivo X300 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Vivo X300 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 253,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April 30, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.3 × 76.4 × 8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 228 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1260 × 2800 pixels (~452 ppi)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Kunlun Glass Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (Gen 5)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (up to 4.6 GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 840
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.1) 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 200 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (OIS, 3× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50 MP wide Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Ion 6510 mAh (Si-C battery)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 120W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 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
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 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Vivo X300 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300 Ultra?

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).

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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.