Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco F7

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 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 169,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F7 takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F7 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco F7 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco F7 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco F7 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 42,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F7 charges 24W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F7 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F7 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Poco F7
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 169,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China June 24, 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight 229 g 215.7 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Dust & Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.83-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 2772 × 1280 pixels (1.5K resolution) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Dolby Vision support HDR10+ certification Up to 3200 nits peak brightness 3840Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores 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 Huawei Maleoon Adreno 825
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 HyperOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
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 50 MP Sony IMX882 Sensor f/1.5 Aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Ultra-Wide 8 MP f/2.2 Aperture 120° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Camera Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Mode
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20 MP HDR Portrait AI Beauty
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p Slow Motion
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Silicon-Carbon Li-Po 6500 mAh (Global Version)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 90W HyperCharge 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging 0–100% Charging Time: Approximately 40–45 minutes Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 6.0 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor X-axis Linear Vibration 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 F7?

Xiaomi Poco F7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 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 Poco F7 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco F7 at PKR 169,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 42,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F7?

Xiaomi Poco F7 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 F7?

Xiaomi Poco F7 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F7 a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F7?

Xiaomi Poco F7 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco F7 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (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.