Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Huawei nova 7i
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Huawei nova 7i (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.7mm).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Huawei nova 7i
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Huawei nova 7i, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (54/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Huawei nova 7i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (54/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Huawei nova 7i — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 7i is a better fit for everyday use.