Huawei nova 16z
Huawei
PKR 102,999
94/100 overall
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Huawei nova 16z vs Tecno Camon 30 5G
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Huawei nova 16z is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on 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 102,999.
Tecno Camon 30 5G
Tecno
PKR 69,999
83/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedHuawei nova 16z takes it by 10.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon 30 5G costs PKR 33,000 less.
- Huawei nova 16z packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Huawei nova 16z charges 30W faster.
Buy the Huawei nova 16z if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…
you care most about value for money.
Not enough published data to score: Performance. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 16z | Tecno Camon 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 102,999 | PKR 69,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | June 2026 (China Market) | April 2024 |
| Dimensions | 161.79 × 75.47 × 7.19 mm | Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 196.5 g Better | 199 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 Inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1084 × 2412 Pixels (~394 PPI) | 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better |
| Panel type | OLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming | AMOLED 120Hz |
| Protection | Not officially confirmed | Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 (7nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Huawei Maleoon | 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 | 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 | 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 | 50 MP selfie camera HDR support Portrait mode | 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash |
| Video recording | Up to 4K recording | 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Silicon-Carbon Li-Po (Non-removable) 6000 mAh Better | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W Huawei SuperCharge Turbo wired charging, Reverse Wired Charging supported. Better | 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) | Dual 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 (some sources report Bluetooth 6.0 support in China), A2DP, LE | 5.3 A2DP LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light 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 16z or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16z comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on 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 16z and Tecno Camon 30 5G in Pakistan?
Huawei nova 16z is listed at PKR 102,999 and Tecno Camon 30 5G at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Camon 30 5G cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16z or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16z 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 16z or Tecno Camon 30 5G?
Huawei nova 16z leads on battery. Huawei nova 16z carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 70W wired charging respectively.
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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.