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.

Both devices scored the same rating of 38/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 31
Battery 47
Portability 57
Value for money
Huawei nova Y90
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 47
Portability 57
Value for money
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.

Huawei nova 11i: The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei nova Y90: The Huawei nova Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11i Huawei nova Y90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228 421228
Geekbench Single 412 412
Geekbench Multi 1410 1410
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/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Huawei nova Y90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Huawei nova Y90
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Huawei nova Y90
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11i and Huawei nova Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Huawei nova Y90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu

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. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei nova Y90.

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?

The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.