Huawei nova 16 SE
Huawei
PKR 127,999
81/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 SE vs ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.
The short 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.
ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro
Nubia
PKR 219,999
93/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro takes it by 12.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 SE | ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 127,999 Cheaper | PKR 219,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | August 5, 2026 — China | May 18, 2026, ( china) |
| Dimensions | Not officially confirmed | Not listed |
| Weight | 229 g Better | Approx. 230g |
| Water resistance | IP65 (reported) | IPX8 Water Resistance (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.84 inches | 6.85 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1276 × 2776 pixels Better | 1216 x 2688 Pixels |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) | AMOLED 144Hz |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores | Octa Core |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 ( REDMAGIC OS 11) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro 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 | Triple Camera Main Camera: 50MP, OIS Ultra Wide Camera: 50MP Macro Camera: 2MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better | 16MP Under Display Camera |
| Video recording | Up to 4K@30fps, reported | 8K Video Recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better | 7500mAh Silicon Carbon Battery |
| Wired charging | 66W fast charging, reported | 80W Fast Charging ( 80W Wireless Charging) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor: Under Display Optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
“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 ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?
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).
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