Huawei nova 11i vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 38/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 1423
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 193g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 28 points higher (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Huawei nova 11i by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (93/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Huawei nova 11i are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 28 points (66/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.