Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 299,999.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi
PKR 299,999
94/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Ultra takes it by 13.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 172,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 54W faster.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 17 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 299,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | February 28, 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 229 g Better | 230 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 2608 × 1200 pixels |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno GPU |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 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 | 50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | High-resolution selfie sensor |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 6.x |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
“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 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 172,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).
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