Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Vivo Y31d

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Vivo Y31d (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).

The Huawei nova 14 Lite edges out the Vivo Y31d by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 61
Value for money 55
Vivo Y31d
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Vivo Y31d, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (41/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14 Lite Vivo Y31d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 522680
Geekbench Single 489
Geekbench Multi 1532
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1084x2412 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 191 g 219 g
Price $185
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknown
Vivo Y31d
$185
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (41/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d and the Huawei nova 14 Lite are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (61/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo Y31d?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite edges out the Vivo Y31d by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Vivo Y31d?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y31d — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Vivo Y31d?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Vivo Y31d?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.