Huawei nova 11 SE vs Huawei nova Y91
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova Y91 (2023) 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 Y91 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 Y91 doesn't; the Huawei nova 11 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Huawei nova Y91
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91, 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 Y91 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 Y91 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y91 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (74/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Huawei nova Y91 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y91
- 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 Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Huawei nova Y91, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (67/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova Y91 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (74/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova Y91?
The Huawei nova 11 SE edges out the Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei nova Y91 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Huawei nova Y91?
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 Y91?
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 41/100).