Huawei nova 11i vs Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova Y90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Huawei nova Y90
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova Y90 received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova Y90 and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova Y90 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Huawei nova Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | EMUI 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova Y90
- 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 Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Huawei nova Y90, 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 Y90 and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova Y90 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Huawei nova Y90?
Both devices scored 38/100. They are identical on performance — 31/100 for both. The clearest difference is camera: better on the Huawei nova 11i (31/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Huawei nova Y90 — 38/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Huawei nova Y90?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 11i (31/100 vs 30/100).