Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 179,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Redmi
PKR 179,999
95/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 14.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 52,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 24W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 179,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | Expected 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | Not listed |
| Weight | 229 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.83 in |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Dragon Crystal |
| 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 (2.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 810 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12 GB / 16 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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 | 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 32 MP |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | Up to 4K @ 60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, 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 | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C |
“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 Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.6 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 Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 52,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 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 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).
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