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Huawei nova 16 SE vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra takes it by 14 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z70S 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 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.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China April 28, 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.3 × 77.1 × 8.6 mm
Weight 229 g 228 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) 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 6.84 inches 6.85 Inches Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1216 × 2688 Pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 830
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15 (Nubia Nebula AIOS 1.5)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS, Optical Zoom) 50 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP Under-Display Selfie Camera
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, HDR10 Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh (Silicon-Carbon Battery)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 80W wired fast charging, PD, QC4 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/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

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).

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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.