Huawei nova 14i vs Samsung Galaxy A18: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei nova 14i edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei nova 14i
Samsung Galaxy A18
Huawei nova 14i wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHuawei nova 14i7545
- Camerafrom specsTie3232
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- Batteryfrom specsHuawei nova 14i10067
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Huawei nova 14i has the bigger screen6.95" vs 6.7"
- Huawei nova 14i has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei nova 14i wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Huawei nova 14i is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.95" vs 6.7").
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · More RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei nova 14i or Samsung Galaxy A18?
The Huawei nova 14i is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.95" vs 6.7"). BeastScore: Huawei nova 14i 86.0/100, Samsung Galaxy A18 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei nova 14i and Samsung Galaxy A18?
Huawei nova 14i has a 6.95-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A18 has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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