{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-vs-huawei-nova-16-se/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T10:47:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 vs Huawei nova 16 SE",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 127,999.",
    "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 SE",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16-se",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_13_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 127999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T06:19:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 86.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 83.3,
                "overall": 79.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 5, 2026 — China",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "229 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 (reported)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.84 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1276 × 2776 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)",
                    "Protection": "Kunlun Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K@30fps, reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "66W fast charging, reported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16",
        "margin": 13.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-se": 55
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            },
            {
                "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-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            },
            {
                "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-se": 86.5
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 100,
                    "huawei-nova-16-se": 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-se": 75
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            },
            {
                "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-se": 83.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16 costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 charges 34W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 and Huawei nova 16 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 is listed at PKR 124,999 and Huawei nova 16 SE at PKR 127,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Huawei nova 16 SE a 8500 mAh cell, with 100W and 66W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 or Huawei nova 16 SE?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor while Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (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/)."
}