Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 36/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 29 points higher (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 40/100). 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 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 and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 | — | $1999 |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (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 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 29 points (65/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.