Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 289,999.
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Xiaomi
PKR 289,999
91/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17T Pro takes it by 10.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 162,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 17T Pro charges 34W faster.
- Xiaomi 17T Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 17T Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 17T Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi 17T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 289,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | May 28, 2026. |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 162.2 × 77.5 × 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68 dust/water resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 2772 × 1280 pixels (1.5K) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | AMOLED Up to 144Hz HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | 1× C1-Ultra @ 4.21GHz 3× C1-Premium @ 3.5GHz 4× C1-Pro @ 2.7GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Mali-G1 Ultra |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 with HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better |
| 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 | 50MP Main Camera Light Fusion 950 sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto 5× Optical Zoom f/3.0 aperture OIS 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera 120° field of view Leica Authentic & Vibrant modes Ultra HDR RAW support 120× digital zoom Motion Tracking Focus |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32MP Selfie Camera |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K @ 30fps 4K @ 120fps 4K HDR10+ Slow motion up to 1920fps Log Video Recording support |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Lithium-Ion, non-removable, 7000mAh. |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 100W HyperCharge (Wired) 50W Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging USB Power Delivery (PD) Support Battery Health Management & Smart Charging Protection Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM support (region dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, AAC, SBC. |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 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 17T Pro?
Xiaomi 17T Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.2 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 17T Pro in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi 17T Pro at PKR 289,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 162,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 17T Pro?
Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro?
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17T Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 17T Pro?
Xiaomi 17T Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi 17T Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm).
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