Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi 16 Pro
Xiaomi
PKR 229,999
88/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 Pro takes it by 7.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 229,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | late 2025 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | Approx. 215–225g (Expected) Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 1440 × 3200 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-Core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No microSD card slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32MP selfie camera |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | 6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support |
“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 Xiaomi 16 Pro?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?
Xiaomi 16 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 16 Pro?
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.
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