Huawei nova 11 SE vs Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova Y90 (2022) 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 Y90 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 11 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova Y90
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Huawei nova Y90, 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 "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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (74/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Huawei nova Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 1410 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Huawei nova Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei nova 11 SE edges out the Huawei nova Y90 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 Y90?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei nova Y90 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova Y90?
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 Y90?
The Huawei nova 11 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.