Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro takes it by 17.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 133,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China November 2023
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 160.9 × 75.0 × 8.5 mm
Weight 229 g 209 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels (~526 ppi) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores 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 Huawei Maleoon Adreno 750
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14, HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) 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 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP wide
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 120W wired (0–100% ~18 min) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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 Redmi K70 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K70 Pro?

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).

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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.