Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 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 219,999.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Redmi
PKR 219,999
95/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi K90 Pro takes it by 13.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 92,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 34W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi K90 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 K90 Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 219,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | upcoming |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | Not listed |
| Weight | 229 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | NOT certified |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.59-inch |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels | 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno GPU (exact model not announced) |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3 |
| 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 | 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | Not listed |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | Up to 8K recording (expected) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored) |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C, USB 3.x, 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 K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.8 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 K90 Pro in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 92,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 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 K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored.
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