{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-ultra-vs-huawei-pura-90/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:45:48+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Huawei Pura 90",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads on battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 221,999 against PKR 224,999.",
    "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": 98.5,
                "overall": 92.8
            },
            "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 Pura 90",
            "slug": "huawei-pura-90",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-pura-90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-2-2026-10_58_18-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 224999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-02T16:54:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 20, 2026 (China).",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "~6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 x 2700 pixels (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 1B colors 120Hz adaptive",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Kirin chipset (likely Kirin 9-series, not officially confirmed)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "not confirmed",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) Periscope telephoto (high zoom capability) Ultra-wide sensor Leica-style tuning (Huawei XMAGE), HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K, HDR video recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po battery (non-removable) ~5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired charging (~80–100W expected) Wireless charging Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3+",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical/ultrasonic) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Satellite Communication: Expected (Huawei flagship feature)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-pura-90": 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-pura-90": 83.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 100,
                    "huawei-pura-90": 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-pura-90": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-pura-90"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 98.5,
                    "huawei-pura-90": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei Pura 90 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Huawei Pura 90?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Huawei Pura 90 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 Ultra and Huawei Pura 90 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 221,999 and Huawei Pura 90 at PKR 224,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 Ultra cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Huawei Pura 90?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Ultra carries a 7000 mAh cell and Huawei Pura 90 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}