{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-x300s/", "generated": "2026-08-13T04:38:26+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo X300s", "answer": "The Vivo X300s is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 217,999.", "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 X300s", "slug": "vivo-x300s", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x300s/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-10_03_58-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 217999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-09T04:20:21+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 97.8, "camera": 98, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 73.7, "overall": 95.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "2026 (October–December)", "Dimensions": "164 × 75 × 8.5 mm", "Weight": "195 – 205 g", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 water & dust resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1260 x 2800 pixels (approx.)", "Panel type": "AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED 120Hz", "Protection": "Schott Xensation / Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4", "CPU": "Octa-core (flagship level)", "GPU": "Latest generation GPU (Adreno / Immortalis)", "Operating system": "Android 15 (Funtouch OS / OriginOS )" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 50 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, zoom) ZEISS optics, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "32 MP or 50 MP (expected)", "Video recording": "4K / 8K recording (expected)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable)", "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging 50W wireless (expected)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7", "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic likely) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C (likely USB 3.x)" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-x300s", "margin": 14.9, "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-x300s": 97.8 }, "leader": "vivo-x300s" }, { "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-x300s": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-x300s" }, { "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 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-x300s": 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-x300s": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x300s" }, { "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-x300s": 73.7 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [ "Battery & charging" ] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 90,000 less.", "Vivo X300s charges 34W faster.", "Vivo X300s offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Vivo X300s ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300s?", "answer": "Vivo X300s comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.9 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 X300s in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo X300s at PKR 217,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300s?", "answer": "Vivo X300s scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300s?", "answer": "Vivo X300s is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo X300s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4." } ], "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/)." }