Huawei nova 16
Huawei
PKR 124,999
86/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Huawei nova 16 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
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 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.
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
Tecno
PKR 104,999
65/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16 takes it by 21.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Huawei nova 16 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 124,999 | PKR 104,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 1, 2026 ( china) | September 4, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 159.6 × 75.5 × 7.3 mm | 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.68 Inches | 6.78-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2800 × 1280 Pixels (FHD+) Better | 1208 × 2644 pixels |
| Panel type | OLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR Vivid Support 2160Hz PWM Dimming | AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors |
| Protection | Aluminosilicate Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9010S processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz |
| GPU | Maleoon 920 GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Card slot | No | 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 | 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 50MP Selfie Camera HDR, Panorama Better | 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Si/C Li-Ion 7000mAh (Non-removable) Better | 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery |
| Wired charging | 100W Wired Fast Charging 5W Reverse Wired Charging Better | 45W Wired Fast Charging |
| 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 A2DP LE | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor Hall Sensor | Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared 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 POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?
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.
What is the price of Huawei nova 16 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?
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 POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?
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).
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