{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-civi-5-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-13T05:40:37+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro", "answer": "The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 145,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Huawei nova 16 SE", "slug": "huawei-nova-16-se", "brand": "Huawei", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-se/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_13_20-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 127999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-12T06:19:18+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 55, "camera": 87, "battery": 86.5, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 100, "overall": 80.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 5, 2026 — China", "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed", "Weight": "229 g", "Water resistance": "IP65 (reported)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.84 inches", "Resolution": "1276 × 2776 pixels", "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)", "Protection": "Kunlun Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores", "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon", "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography", "Selfie camera": "32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography", "Video recording": "Up to 4K@30fps, reported" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh", "Wired charging": "66W fast charging, reported" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C OTG" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro", "brand": "Civi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/civi/xiaomi-civi-5-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-11_13_31-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 145999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-01T06:22:09+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 59, "camera": 98, "battery": 86.8, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 95.4, "overall": 86.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 22, 2025", "Dimensions": "157.05 × 73.2 × 7.65 mm", "Weight": "181 g", "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.55 inches", "Resolution": "1236 × 2750 pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid 120Hz Adaptive", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 3.21 GHz 3× Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz 2× Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz 2× Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 825", "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Leica Wide Camera (OIS) 50MP Leica Telephoto Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera Leica color tuning 4K video recording HDR Panorama Night Mode", "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus HDR", "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p OIS + EIS (Rear), EIS (Front)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery", "Wired charging": "67W Wired Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (DSDS)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Optical In-display Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Snapdragon Elite Gaming Adreno Frame Motion Engine Game Turbo Liquid Cooling System AI Performance Optimization", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro", "margin": 5.8, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 55, "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 59 }, "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 87, "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5, "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 86.8 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-civi-5-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-civi-5-pro": 95.4 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 18,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro charges 1W faster.", "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on performance, camera 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro at PKR 145,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }