{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-vivo-y500-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-13T01:09:48+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo Y500 Pro", "answer": "The Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Vivo Y500 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 95,999 against PKR 127,999.", "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": 68.6, "overall": 77.6 }, "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 Y500 Pro", "slug": "vivo-y500-pro", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y500-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-08_44_08-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 95999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-17T03:52:50+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 62.1, "camera": 98, "battery": 92.5, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 87.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "10 November 2025", "Dimensions": "160.23 × 74.51 × 7.81 mm", "Weight": "198.6 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant IP69 High-Pressure Water Resistant SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz", "Protection": "Diamond Shield Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-Core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "No microSD support" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera, OIS 2MP Depth Sensor LED Flash PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama Portrait Mode Night Mode", "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera HDR Beauty Mode", "Video recording": "Up to 4K" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh, non-removable", "Wired charging": "90W Fast Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, USB Power Delivery" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Gravity Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-y500-pro", "margin": 9.7, "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-y500-pro": 62.1 }, "leader": "vivo-y500-pro" }, { "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-y500-pro": 98 }, "leader": "vivo-y500-pro" }, { "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-y500-pro": 92.5 }, "leader": "vivo-y500-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "vivo-y500-pro": 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-y500-pro": 87.5 }, "leader": "vivo-y500-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 68.6, "vivo-y500-pro": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-y500-pro" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Vivo Y500 Pro costs PKR 32,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.", "Vivo Y500 Pro charges 24W faster.", "Vivo Y500 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Vivo Y500 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo Y500 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Y500 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo Y500 Pro at PKR 95,999. That makes Vivo Y500 Pro cheaper by PKR 32,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo Y500 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo Y500 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo Y500 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo Y500 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo Y500 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo Y500 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo Y500 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)." } ], "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/)." }