{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus/", "generated": "2026-08-12T09:26:41+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 127,999.", "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": 82.9, "overall": 79 }, "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 Note 15 Pro Plus", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-6-2026-10_17_48-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 124999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-06T05:20:08+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 81.6, "camera": 98, "battery": 90.7, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 93.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "March 24–26, 2026. ( Pakistan)", "Water resistance": "IP68 or IP54 (not officially confirmed yet)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "~6.67 inches", "Resolution": "1.5K (1220 x 2712 pixels approx.)", "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass (version TBD)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Mali-G615 class (expected)", "Operating system": "Android 14 / HyperOS" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200 MP (wide, OIS) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro/depth)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP (wide)", "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 120fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh", "Wired charging": "120W fast charging (key highlight)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus", "margin": 14.3, "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-note-15-pro-plus": 81.6 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "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-note-15-pro-plus": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "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-note-15-pro-plus": 90.7 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 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-note-15-pro-plus": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 82.9, "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-pro-plus" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus costs PKR 3,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,300 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus charges 54W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, 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 Note 15 Pro Plus in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus at PKR 124,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus a 5200 mAh cell, with 66W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 / 8350 (expected range)." } ], "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/)." }