Huawei nova 11i vs Huawei nova 12 SE
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 SE leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 12 SE has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 12 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Huawei nova 12 SE
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 193g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Huawei nova 12 SE scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Huawei nova 12 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (49/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 12 SE edges out the Huawei nova 11i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Huawei nova 12 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 12 SE (49/100 vs 31/100).