Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 61
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 31
Value for money 0
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).

Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14 Lite Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1084x2412 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 50 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP48
Dimensions 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm
Weight 191 g 215 g
Price $2199
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (64/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.