Huawei nova 11 SE vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11 SE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1423
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 186g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 85.0% 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (77/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (89/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.