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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 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 189,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max takes it by 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max 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 62,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 570 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 34W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 189,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China August 12, 2026
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm
Weight 229 g Better 238 g
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP66 / IP68 / IP69
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection Kunlun Glass Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-Core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 840
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
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 Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh 9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery Better
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 62,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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