Huawei nova 11i vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1423
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 193g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (97/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Huawei nova 11i by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (89/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (73/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (47/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (97/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.