Huawei nova 11 SE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 44/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 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 Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 11 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 SE vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 34 points higher (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (61/100 vs 42/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 SE and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11 SE by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 11 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (67/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE (61/100 vs 42/100).
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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 SE by 34 points (78/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 SE and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 SE or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 SE over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.