Overall Score
65.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#1242)65.2
Performance(#2397)64.8
Camera(#1348)48.0
Display(#508)88.5
Battery(#1552)60.0
Build(#6980)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 9
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 160 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 175g, available in colors like Starry Blue and Violet.
- Its 6.57-inch OLED display supports 1 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10, providing vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 642L GPU, complemented by options of 128GB or 256GB storage and 8GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and dual 2 MP sensors for depth and macro photography, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 32 MP front camera enhances selfie quality.
- The battery capacity is 4300mAh, supporting 66W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- It operates on HarmonyOS 2.0 or EMUI 12, depending on the region, without Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers is notable.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 9 combines a stylish design with a capable camera and solid performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, September 23
Announced2021, September 23
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.57"
TypeOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPUAdreno 642L
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 60% in 18 min, 100% in 38 minReverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions160 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.30 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsStarry Blue, Black, Green, Violet
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services
OS VersionHarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo