Huawei nova 11i vs Huawei nova 13i
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 13i leads — 40/100 vs 38/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 13i has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Huawei nova 13i
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Huawei nova 13i, the Huawei nova 13i scores 2 points higher (40/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 13i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova 13i are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Huawei nova 13i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Huawei nova 13i, 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 13i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova 13i are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 13i edges out the Huawei nova 11i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova 13i — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei nova 13i?
The Huawei nova 13i leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Huawei nova 13i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 13i (39/100 vs 31/100).