Head to head

Huawei nova 16 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Camon 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 221,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 16 Ultra takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 152,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 16 Ultra charges 30W faster.
  • Huawei nova 16 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Huawei nova 16 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 Ultra if…

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

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 Ultra Tecno Camon 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 221,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 1, 2026(china) April 2024
Dimensions 163.4 × 75.6 × 7.8 mm Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 199 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.84-inch Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 2856 × 1320 pixels (1.5K) Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPO OLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive refresh rate 1.07 billion colors P3 wide color gamut 2160Hz PWM dimming AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed)
Performance
Chipset Kirin 9010S MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Huawei Maleoon IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) Android 14 HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported)
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSD Card Slot (Non-expandable Storage) microSDXC (availability varies by market)
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 Better 50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode
Selfie camera 50MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0) Red Maple Color Sensor 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash
Video recording Up to 4K UHD video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (Non-removable) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 100W Wired SuperCharge 50W Wireless Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wireless Charging Better 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM support Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 6.0 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Laser Focus Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Tecno Camon 30 5G 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 Ultra and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra is listed at PKR 221,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 152,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 Ultra carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 Ultra or Tecno Camon 30 5G?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 Ultra runs the Kirin 9010S while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).

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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.