Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 5/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.

The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 54
Design 61
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 31 points higher (36/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14 Lite Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm
Weight 191 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (41/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (54/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 31 points (36/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.