Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 97,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 13.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

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

Camera Huawei nova 16 SE leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 54W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 97,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China late 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) OLED
Protection Kunlun Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 740
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB/12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128 GB/512 GB
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 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.5 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Xiaomi Black Shark 6 cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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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.