Huawei nova 11i vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1423
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (89/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Huawei nova 11i by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (89/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (77/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (47/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (89/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.