Overall Score
61.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#2286)61.3
Performance(#2104)64.8
Camera(#1418)47.9
Display(#2351)75.5
Battery(#2916)52.5
Build(#10535)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 9 SE
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 9 SE features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 191 grams, available in Midnight Black, Pearl White, and Crystal Blue.
- It boasts a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals.
- Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 108 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and additional macro and depth sensors, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps.
- The front-facing camera is 16 MP, suitable for selfies.
- A 4000mAh battery supports 66W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- The device runs on Android 11 with EMUI 12, lacking Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 9 SE combines a modern design with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, March 08
Announced2022, March 08
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera108 MP
Main Camera Details108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 75% in 20 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight191 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Pearl White, Crystal Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo