{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T11:39:28+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 133,999.", "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": 85.7, "overall": 79.3 }, "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 Redmi K70 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-11_10_11-AM.png", "price": { "amount": 133999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2025-12-22T06:30:17+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 95.5, "camera": 98, "battery": 88.3, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 96.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "November 2023", "Dimensions": "160.9 × 75.0 × 8.5 mm", "Weight": "209 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 inches", "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (~526 ppi)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)", "GPU": "Adreno 750", "Operating system": "Android 14, HyperOS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide", "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide", "Video recording": "8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "120W wired (0–100% ~18 min)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro", "margin": 17.1, "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-redmi-k70-pro": 95.5 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-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-redmi-k70-pro": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-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-redmi-k70-pro": 88.3 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-k70-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-redmi-k70-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 85.7, "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 6,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro charges 54W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro offers 16 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Redmi K70 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro at PKR 133,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)." } ], "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/)." }