Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo X300s

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo X300s takes it by 14.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo X300s leads

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

Camera Vivo X300s leads

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

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X300s 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 90,000 less.
  • Vivo X300s charges 34W faster.
  • Vivo X300s offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X300s ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Vivo X300s if…

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

Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Vivo X300s
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 217,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 2026 (October–December)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164 × 75 × 8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 195 – 205 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69 water & dust resistance
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1260 x 2800 pixels (approx.)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Schott Xensation / Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (flagship level)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Latest generation GPU (Adreno / Immortalis)
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 (Funtouch OS / OriginOS )
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 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 (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 50 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, zoom) ZEISS optics, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32 MP or 50 MP (expected) Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K / 8K recording (expected)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W wired fast charging 50W wireless (expected) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic likely) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C (likely USB 3.x)

“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 X300s?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Vivo X300s in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300s?

Vivo X300s scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo X300s?

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.

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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.