{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-vs-huawei-nova-16-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:42:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 vs Huawei nova 16 Pro",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 and the Huawei nova 16 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Huawei nova 16 Pro leads on performance. The Huawei nova 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 162,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-6-2026-10_23_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:02:47+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": "159.6 × 75.5 × 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.68 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "2800 × 1280 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR Vivid Support 2160Hz PWM Dimming",
                    "Protection": "Aluminosilicate Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 920 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera (f/1.9, PDAF) 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (f/2.6, OIS) 3.7x Optical Zoom Color Spectrum Sensor LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 7000mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging 5W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16 Pro",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-pro",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-09_33_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 162999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:01:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85.2,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 78.6,
                "overall": 92.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 1, 2026 (china)",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 78 × 7.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "218 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1320 × 2856 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED HDR Vivid, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3 Color Gamut",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Maleoon 920",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 5.0 (China Version) No Google Mobile Services (GMS) Huawei AppGallery Support HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) Support"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Wide) 50 MP, f/2.6, OIS (Telephoto, 3.7x Optical Zoom) 50 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-Wide) Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Photography OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Autofocus Support f/2.4 Aperture HDR Selfies",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 60fps HDR Vivid Recording Gyro-EIS Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Huawei SuperCharge, Reverse Wired Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Flicker Sensor Infrared Sensor Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 82.8,
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 85.2
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": 98,
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 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": 95,
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 87.5,
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-pro": 78.6
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 costs PKR 38,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Huawei nova 16 Pro has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei nova 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 and Huawei nova 16 Pro 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 and Huawei nova 16 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 is listed at PKR 124,999 and Huawei nova 16 Pro at PKR 162,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 cheaper by PKR 38,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei nova 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor while Huawei nova 16 Pro runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S (7nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}