{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-16-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:26:12+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi 16 Pro", "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on memory & storage and 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 229,999.", "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": "Xiaomi 16 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro", "brand": "Xiaomi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_18_05-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 229999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 95.4, "camera": 90, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 64.1, "overall": 87.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "late 2025", "Dimensions": "161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm", "Weight": "Approx. 215–225g (Expected)", "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8-inch", "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels", "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 3" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB", "Card slot": "No microSD card slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera", "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery", "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-16-pro", "margin": 7.2, "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, "xiaomi-16-pro": 95.4 }, "leader": "xiaomi-16-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, "xiaomi-16-pro": 90 }, "leader": "xiaomi-16-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, "xiaomi-16-pro": 95 }, "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-16-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, "xiaomi-16-pro": 62.5 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-16-pro": 64.1 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 102,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,400 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 34W faster.", "Xiaomi 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.2 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 102,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro a 6100 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2." } ], "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/)." }