Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 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 219,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra takes it by 14.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra 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 92,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra charges 34W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 219,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China November 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.3 × 77.8 × 7.9 mm (Black) / 8.3 mm (Denim Blue)
Weight 229 g 218g (Black), 220g (Denim Blue) Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 Dust and Water Resistance Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 2608 × 1200 pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ Dolby Vision
Protection Kunlun Glass POCO Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores 2× Prime cores up to 4.6GHz 6× Performance cores up to 3.6GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno GPU
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot No No microSD Card Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50MP Main Camera, OIS 50MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR Panorama Super Macro Motion Tracking Focus Pro Mode Supermoon Mode
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32MP Selfie Camera HDR Portrait Mode
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery Non-removable 6500 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W Wired HyperCharge 50W Wireless HyperCharge 22.5W Reverse Wired Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported

“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 F8 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.7 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 F8 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra at PKR 219,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra 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 F8 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra?

Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.