Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4900).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
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In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.