Huawei nova 11 SE vs Realme 9i
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme 9i (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 Realme 9i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 11 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei nova 11 SE
Realme 9i
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Realme 9i, 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 32/100). 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 Realme 9i (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11 SE are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Realme 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Realme 9i, 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 Realme 9i (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11 SE are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE edges out the Realme 9i 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 Realme 9i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Realme 9i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Realme 9i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Realme 9i?
The Huawei nova 11 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.