{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-ultra-vs-huawei-nova-16z/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:44:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Huawei nova 16z",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16z is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on value for money. The Huawei nova 16z is the cheaper of the two at PKR 102,999 against PKR 221,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-ultra",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-10_58_58-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 221999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:03:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 44.7,
                "overall": 87.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 1, 2026(china)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "221 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2856 × 1320 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate 1.07 billion colors P3 wide color gamut 2160Hz PWM dimming",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin 9010S",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 5.1 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD Card Slot (Non-expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP RYYB Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS) 50MP RYYB Periscope Telephoto (f/2.2, OIS) 50MP RYYB Ultra-Wide Macro (f/2.2) Red Maple Color Sensor 3.7x Optical Zoom 100x Digital Zoom Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Photography Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0) Red Maple Color Sensor",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K UHD video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired SuperCharge 50W Wireless Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Laser Focus Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16z",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16z",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16z/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-11_30_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 102999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:01:57+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2026 (China Market)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.79 × 75.47 × 7.19 mm",
                    "Weight": "196.5 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1084 × 2412 Pixels (~394 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 8020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide camera, PDAF 12 MP RYYB telephoto camera with OIS 3× optical zoom Red Maple color sensor HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP selfie camera HDR support Portrait mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Po (Non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo wired charging, Reverse Wired Charging supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 (some sources report Bluetooth 6.0 support in China), A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16z",
        "margin": 8.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 82.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-ultra": 98,
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 95,
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 87.5,
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 44.7,
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16z"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16z costs PKR 119,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Huawei nova 16z?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16z comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 points. It wins on value for money. Huawei nova 16 Ultra 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 Ultra and Huawei nova 16z in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 221,999 and Huawei nova 16z at PKR 102,999. That makes Huawei nova 16z cheaper by PKR 119,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}