Side-by-side technical data
Huawei G9 Plus vs Huawei nova 2 plus
Comparison between Huawei G9 Plus and Huawei nova 2 plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei G9 Plus, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei G9 Plus, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 169 g
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 862
- against 809
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Huawei nova 2 plus, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.3 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 214
- against 189
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 214 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 Best value | 809 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with four 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold | Blue, Green, Gold, Black, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 151.8 mm | 153.9 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.6 % Best value | 72.3 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,340 mAh | 3,340 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.79 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | G9 Plus | nova 2 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MLA-UL00, MLA-TL10, MLA-TL00 | BAC-AL00, BAC-L03, BAC-L23, BAC-L21, BAC-L22, BAC-TL00 |
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