Huawei nova 11i vs Realme 9i

The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme 9i (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.

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
Realme 9i
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 46
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme 9i better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 193g

  • Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (54/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei nova 11i and the Realme 9i 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 Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Huawei nova 11i: The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 9i: The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11i Realme 9i
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 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2412
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm
Weight 193 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Realme 9i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Realme 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Realme 9i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11i and Realme 9i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Realme 9i 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 Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Realme 9i?

Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme 9i.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Realme 9i?

The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9i — 38/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Realme 9i?

The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.