{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-vs-tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T00:06:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 104,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "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": 56,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.2
            },
            "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": "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-11_03_45-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 104999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T06:13:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 63.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 87.7,
                "overall": 64.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1208 × 2644 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16",
        "margin": 21.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 56,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 13
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 63.9
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 87.5,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8-pro-5g-tonino-lamborghini-limited-edition": 87.7
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16 packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16 charges 55W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition 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 TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 is listed at PKR 124,999 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at PKR 104,999. That makes TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "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 TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 carries a 7000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition a 6500 mAh cell, with 100W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 runs the HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor while TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}