Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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 349,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro takes it by 11.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 18 Pro leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 18 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 222,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro charges 24W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi 18 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 349,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China September 2026.
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) Expected IP68 Water & Dust Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.3 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1220 x 2656 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno GPU (Expected)
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 (HyperOS 4)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
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 Main Camera: 200MP Periscope Telephoto: 200MP Leica Optics OIS HDR Panorama Night Mode Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 50MP HDR AI Beauty Better
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 90W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Expected 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 Bluetooth 5.4 / Expected 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C

“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 18 Pro?

Xiaomi 18 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.5 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 18 Pro in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro at PKR 349,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 222,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 18 Pro?

Xiaomi 18 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 18 Pro?

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi 18 Pro?

Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.