Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco F6

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco F6 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F6 takes it by 11.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F6 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco F6 leads

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

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco F6 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco F6 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco F6 costs PKR 3,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F6 charges 24W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F6 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F6 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Poco F6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 124,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 23 May 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 160.5 × 74.4 × 7.8 mm
Weight 229 g 179 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP64 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.67 Inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1220 x 2712 Pixels (~446 PPI)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2400 nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (1× Cortex-X4 3.0GHz, 4× Cortex-A720 2.8GHz, 3× Cortex-A520 2.0GHz)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 735
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14, HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50MP Sony IMX882 (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20MP Selfie Camera
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K video recording at 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 90W Wired Turbo Charging 100% Charge in approximately 35 minutes USB Type-C Charging Port Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor X-axis Linear Motor
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Poco F6?

Xiaomi Poco F6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Poco F6 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco F6 at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco F6 cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F6?

Xiaomi Poco F6 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 Poco F6?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F6?

Xiaomi Poco F6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco F6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm).

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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.