Huawei nova 16
Huawei
PKR 124,999
89/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16 vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Huawei nova 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 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 124,999.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16 takes it by 6.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 55,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16 charges 30W faster.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 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 | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 124,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 1, 2026 ( china) | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | 159.6 × 75.5 × 7.3 mm | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.68 Inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1280 Pixels (FHD+) Better | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) |
| Panel type | OLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR Vivid Support 2160Hz PWM Dimming | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 HIOS 14 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (availability varies by market) |
| 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 | 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 HDR, Panorama | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Si/C Li-Ion 7000mAh (Non-removable) Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired Fast Charging 5W Reverse Wired 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 A2DP LE | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor Hall 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 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.3 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 and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16 is listed at PKR 124,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 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 or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor while Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).
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