{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:29:32+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro", "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 127,999.", "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": 84.6, "overall": 79.2 }, "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 X8 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro", "brand": "Poco", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 124999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 79.2, "camera": 96, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 91.6 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.", "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm", "Weight": "201.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.59 inches", "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8", "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode", "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode", "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery", "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro", "margin": 12.4, "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-x8-pro": 79.2 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-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-poco-x8-pro": 96 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-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-poco-x8-pro": 95 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-poco-x8-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-poco-x8-pro": 87.5 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 84.6, "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro costs PKR 3,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 34W faster.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 X8 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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/)." }