Huawei nova 11 SE vs Huawei nova 13i
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads — 44/100 vs 40/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 13i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei nova 11 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova 13i
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Lighter: 186g vs 199g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Huawei nova 13i, the Huawei nova 11 SE scores 4 points higher (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Huawei nova 13i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Huawei nova 13i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE edges out the Huawei nova 13i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei nova 13i — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Huawei nova 13i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Huawei nova 11 SE (74/100 vs 55/100).