Huawei nova 11i vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11i is noticeably lighter (193g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 214g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11i by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (88/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.