Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 184,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra takes it by 14.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

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

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 57,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra charges 14W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 184,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China December 2023
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.98 × 76.35 × 8.78 mm
Weight 229 g Better 246 g
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1116 × 2480 pixels (~400 PPI)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 750
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 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 50 MP (wide, OIS) 50 MP (ultrawide) 64 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom) Laser AF HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 12 MP (under-display)
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 1080p / 8K video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Li-Po non-removable
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W fast charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6/7
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 Gyroscope Proximity Compass
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 ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.5 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Z60 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra at PKR 184,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 57,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm).

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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.