Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
76/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 75,999 against PKR 127,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Redmi
PKR 75,999
84/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi Note 17 takes it by 7.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 costs PKR 52,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 1W faster.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…
you care most about value for money.
Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 | PKR 75,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | in China between July and December 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | Not listed |
| Weight | 229 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IP64 splash resistance expected |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches Better | 6.77 inches |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1220 x 2712 pixels (rumored) |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | MediaTek Dimensity series |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa-core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Mali-GPU |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 with HyperOS |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography | Triple Camera Setup 50MP / 200MP main sensor expected Features: LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Better |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography | 16MP / 32MP |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | Si/C Li-Ion 5000mAh–7000mAh expected |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 67W / 90W / 100W fast charging (variant dependent) Reverse charging support Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Fingerprint: Under-display optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor |
| 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 Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on 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 Note 17 in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 75,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 17?
Huawei nova 16 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 17, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 67W wired charging respectively.
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