Huawei nova 11i vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Huawei nova 11i by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (80/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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 Z Fold Wide?
The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.