Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Hi nova 9 SE vs Samsung Galaxy M33
Comparison between Huawei Hi nova 9 SE and Samsung Galaxy M33: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Hi nova 9 SE, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 198 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
- Usable Surface
- 89 %
- against 82.5 %
Samsung Galaxy M33, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 400 ppi
- against 387 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 395,000 | 475,448 |
| CPU Description | 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Cyan, White | Green, Blue, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Gorilla Glass 5, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 2 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, FM Radio |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Hi nova 9 SE | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-M336B, SM-M336B/DS, SM-M336BU, SM-M336BU/DS, SM-M336K |
