{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:45:49+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 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": 100,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "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": "Samsung Galaxy S25 FE",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ChatGPT-Image-May-5-2026-10_59_28-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-05T06:04:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 87.6,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 63.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 90.1,
                "overall": 83
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2026 (September–October range)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust & water resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (~385 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2400 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Deca-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 + 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 940",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 8 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion / Si-Ca ~4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16-ultra",
        "margin": 9.9,
        "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe": 87.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe": 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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe": 63.8
                },
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe": 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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe": 50
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16-ultra": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-fe": 90.1
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 FE costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Ultra ships with 768 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.9 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 221,999 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE at PKR 219,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Ultra carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE a 4500 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Ultra runs the Kirin 9010S while Samsung Galaxy S25 FE runs the Exynos 2400 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}