Huawei nova 11 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11 SE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1423
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 186g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (97/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 11 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (73/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (97/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.