{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-zte-nubia-z70s-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T19:29:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 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 214,999.",
    "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 Z70S Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z70s-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-20-2026-11_15_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-20T06:21:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 98.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 73.5,
                "overall": 94.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 28, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 77.1 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68: Dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. IP69: Resistant to high-pressure and high-temperature water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Nubia Nebula AIOS 1.5)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS, Optical Zoom) 50 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Under-Display Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, HDR10 Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh (Silicon-Carbon Battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, PD, QC4"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra",
        "margin": 14,
        "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-z70s-ultra": 98.2
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z70s-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z70s-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra": 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-z70s-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z70s-ultra": 73.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 87,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra charges 14W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 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 Z70S Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 87,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra a 6600 mAh cell, with 66W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (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/)."
}