Huawei nova 11 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 11 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 218g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 86.4% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (81/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.