{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:46:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 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 252,999.",
    "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 Poco F7 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-11_20_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 252999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T06:27:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 91.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 62.6,
                "overall": 93.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "160.3 × 75.0 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistance Dust-tight protection Water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes (manufacturer-rated)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 Pixels (WQHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Flow AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 68 Billion Colors, Always-On Display",
                    "Protection": "POCO Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core Processor 2 × Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32 GHz 6 × Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (HyperOS 2)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, OIS 50 MP Telephoto, OIS, 2.5x Optical Zoom 32 MP Ultra-Wide, 120° FOV Panorama Night Mode Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP Selfie Camera HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5300mAh Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "120W HyperCharge Wired Charging 50W Wireless HyperCharge Reverse Wireless Charging Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6E Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0 aptX HD aptX Adaptive aptX Lossless LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Flicker Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra",
        "margin": 13.1,
        "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-poco-f7-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-poco-f7-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-poco-f7-ultra": 91.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra": 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-poco-f7-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-poco-f7-ultra": 62.6
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 125,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra charges 54W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra at PKR 252,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 125,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra a 5300 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco F7 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}