Huawei nova 11 SE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11 SE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 11 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 SE
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1423
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 SE | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 86.2% 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 Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (76/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 SE is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Z Fold7?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.