{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/", "generated": "2026-08-12T08:26:28+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro", "answer": "The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 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.", "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": 100, "overall": 80.7 }, "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": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro", "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro", "brand": "Nubia", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-14-2026-10_52_27-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 219999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-05-14T06:02:39+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 98.2, "camera": 91, "battery": 90, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 70.7, "overall": 93 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 18, 2026, ( china)", "Weight": "Approx. 230g", "Water resistance": "IPX8 Water Resistance (Expected)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.85 Inches", "Resolution": "1216 x 2688 Pixels", "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)", "CPU": "Octa Core", "GPU": "Adreno 840", "Operating system": "Android 16 ( REDMAGIC OS 11)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Triple Camera Main Camera: 50MP, OIS Ultra Wide Camera: 50MP Macro Camera: 2MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "16MP Under Display Camera", "Video recording": "8K Video Recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Silicon Carbon Battery", "Wired charging": "80W Fast Charging ( 80W Wireless Charging)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6E", "Bluetooth": "v5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under Display Optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Infrared Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro", "margin": 12.3, "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, "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 98.2 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro" }, { "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, "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 91 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro" }, { "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, "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 90 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100 }, "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 70.7 }, "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 92,000 less.", "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.", "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro charges 14W faster.", "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro offers 16 GB more RAM.", "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?", "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.3 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." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s 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." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?", "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?", "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro a 7500 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?", "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)." } ], "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/)." }