Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Xiaomi 11i
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Xiaomi 11i (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 207g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
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, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (61/100 vs 41/100).
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 Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.