Huawei nova 11 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 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+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 11 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei nova 11 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.