Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 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 199,999.
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro
Redmi
PKR 199,999
97/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi K80 Pro takes it by 16.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 72,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro charges 54W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 199,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | November 27, 2024 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | 160.3 × 75.0 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 229 g | 212g / 217g Better |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 2.5m for 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Xiaomi Longjing Glass 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon) |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 830 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No microSD support |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | 50 MP, f/1.6, Wide, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, OIS, 2.5x Optical Zoom 32 MP, Ultrawide, 120° HDR, Panorama, LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 20 MP Wide HDR |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K@24fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps Gyro-EIS |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Si/C Li-Po, Non-removable 6000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100% in approximately 28 minutes. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Gyroscope Compass Color Spectrum Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support. |
“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 K80 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.4 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 K80 Pro in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro at PKR 199,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 72,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro 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 Redmi K80 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm).
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