Overall Score
63.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#1559)63.9
Performance(#1062)70.8
Camera(#1478)47.9
Display(#1586)79.5
Battery(#2951)52.5
Build(#10981)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 191g, available in Midnight Black, Pearl White, and Crystal Blue.
- Its 6.78-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals.
- Performance is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 619 GPU, supported by options of 128GB or 256GB storage paired with 8GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of 1080p video recording at 30fps.
- The 16 MP front camera captures clear selfies.
- Battery capacity is 4000mAh, with 66W fast charging support, though it lacks wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 11 with EMUI 12, but does not include Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C.
- Notably, the phone does not have a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G combines a modern design with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, April 20
Announced2022, April 20
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.78"
TypeIPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) - unconfirmed
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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, 100% in 35 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 / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
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