Huawei nova 5 Pro
#1926
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
#1541Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Performance
86.677.4
Camera
47.467.0
Display
78.383.7
Battery
26.625.2
Build
78.794.1
Connectivity
63.966.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.457.3
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5 Pro features a larger 6.39-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE has a slightly smaller 5.97-inch Super AMOLED display that supports HDR.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5 Pro is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, offering a more robust CPU configuration compared to the Snapdragon 712 in the Mi 9 SE.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Mi 9 SE includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing its versatility.
- The nova 5 Pro has a 3500 mAh battery with faster 40W charging, whereas the Mi 9 SE has a smaller 3070 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 9.0, but the Mi 9 SE can be upgraded to Android 11, providing a more current software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and backs, but the Mi 9 SE is lighter at 155g versus the nova 5 Pro's 171g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019, February 20
Description
Versions: SEA-AL10, SEA-TL10 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.39"
5.97"
Type
OLED
Super AMOLED, HDR
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Adreno 616
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired, 85% in 30 min
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
171 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Purple, Green, Orange
Violet, Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass