Huawei nova 11 SE vs Huawei nova 14i
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 11 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Huawei nova 11 SE scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 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 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (67/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE edges out the Huawei nova 14i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Huawei nova 14i?
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 40/100).