Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging, 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 134,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 takes it by 11.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 7,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 charges 24W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 offers 8 GB more RAM.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 if…

you care most about memory & storage and 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 Turbo 5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 134,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China 2026, January 29
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not listed
Weight 229 g Not listed
Water resistance IP65 (reported) Not officially specified
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Kunlun Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno GPU
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 with HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256 GB / 512 GB
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 50 MP, wide 8 MP, ultra-wide LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported Fast charging supported (likely 90W) 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/6/7, 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 Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C, 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 Turbo 5?

Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 points. It wins on 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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 at PKR 134,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.