Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 2s vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
Comparison between Huawei nova 2s and Huawei Y9 (2019): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.9 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 2s, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 8.1 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 406
- against 352
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Huawei Y9 (2019), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,340 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Usable Surface
- 82.8 %
- against 78.5 %
- Maximum memory card
- 400 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Huawei Kirin 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G71 MP8 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 406 Best value | 352 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,380 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 400 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Red, Gold, Blue | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.9 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 173 g |
| Usable Surface | 78.5 % | 82.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,340 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single 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, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 3G, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 2s | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | HWI-AL00, HWI-TL00, HWI-L29 | JKM-LX1, JKM-LX2, JKM-LX3, JKM-AL00, JKM-TL00, JKM-AL00a, JKM-AL00b |
