{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16z-vs-huawei-p30-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:42:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Huawei nova 16z vs Huawei P30 Pro",
    "answer": "The Huawei nova 16z is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Huawei nova 16z is the cheaper of the two at PKR 102,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Huawei nova 16z",
            "slug": "huawei-nova-16z",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16z/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-7-2026-11_30_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 102999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T06:01:57+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2026 (China Market)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.79 × 75.47 × 7.19 mm",
                    "Weight": "196.5 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1084 × 2412 Pixels (~394 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 8020 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon",
                    "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide camera, PDAF 12 MP RYYB telephoto camera with OIS 3× optical zoom Red Maple color sensor HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP selfie camera HDR support Portrait mode",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Po (Non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo wired charging, Reverse Wired Charging supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 (some sources report Bluetooth 6.0 support in China), A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Huawei P30 Pro",
            "slug": "huawei-p30-pro",
            "brand": "Huawei",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-p30-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-10_03_33-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T05:09:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 59,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 71.3,
                "overall": 81.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 26, 2019",
                    "Dimensions": "158 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.47 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.6GHz 2× Cortex-A76 @ 1.92GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76 MP10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 with EMUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "Nano Memory (NM) card up to 256GB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "40 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Wide) 20 MP, f/2.2 (Ultra-wide) 8 MP, f/3.4 Periscope Telephoto, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom TOF 3D Depth Sensor Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4200mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "40W Huawei SuperCharge (wired), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "huawei-nova-16z",
        "margin": 15,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "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-16z": 98,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16z"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 95,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 59
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16z"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 100,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 87.5,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 75
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16z"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "huawei-nova-16z": 100,
                    "huawei-p30-pro": 71.3
                },
                "leader": "huawei-nova-16z"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Huawei nova 16z costs PKR 22,000 less.",
        "Huawei nova 16z packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Huawei nova 16z charges 60W faster.",
        "Huawei nova 16z offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Huawei nova 16z has a 10 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16z or Huawei P30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16z comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei P30 Pro 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 16z and Huawei P30 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16z is listed at PKR 102,999 and Huawei P30 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Huawei nova 16z cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16z or Huawei P30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16z scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16z uses a 50 MP main sensor against 40 MP on Huawei P30 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16z or Huawei P30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Huawei nova 16z leads on battery. Huawei nova 16z carries a 6000 mAh cell and Huawei P30 Pro a 4200 mAh cell, with 100W and 40W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}