Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
#2509
Infinix Note 40X 5G
#1351Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Infinix Note 40X 5G
Performance
83.490.8
Camera
36.248.7
Display
80.379.7
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
71.879.1
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
48.459.6
Summary
- The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G features a sleek build with dimensions of 164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm and weighs 191g, while the Infinix Note 40X 5G is slightly bulkier at 168.9 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm and 201g.
- Both devices have a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Infinix offers a slightly higher resolution of 2460 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 9 SE is powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset, while the Note 40X uses a Mediatek Dimensity 6300, with the latter providing more RAM options.
- The camera systems are similar, both featuring a 108 MP main sensor, but the Infinix can record video at 1440p, compared to the 1080p of the Huawei.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Infinix at 5000mAh versus 4000mAh in the Huawei, although it charges at a slower rate of 18W compared to Huawei's 66W.
- Finally, the nova 9 SE runs on Android 11 with EMUI 12, while the Infinix operates on the more recent Android 14 with XOS 14, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Infinix Note 40X 5G
General
Release Date
2022, April 20
2024, August 05
Announced
2022, April 20
2024, August 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) - unconfirmed
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 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)
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (macro)Auxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 100% in 35 min
18W wired, 50% in 31 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
168.9 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.65 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
201 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Pearl White, Crystal Blue
Palm Blue, Lime Green, Starlit Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Android 14, XOS 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass