Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 3 vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
Comparison between Huawei nova 3 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 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.4 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 3, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 396 ppi
- Weight
- 166 g
- against 173 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.1 mm
Huawei Y9 (2019), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,750 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum memory card
- 400 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.3″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 970 | Huawei Kirin 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 | 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 |
| AnTuTu Score | 209,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 352 |
| 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 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 400 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Blue, Gold, Red, Black | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 166 g Best value | 173 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 82.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,750 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 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 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, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, EDR, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 221 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 3 | Y9 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PAR-AL00, PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-LX9, PAR-TL20, PAR-TL00 | JKM-LX1, JKM-LX2, JKM-LX3, JKM-AL00, JKM-TL00, JKM-AL00a, JKM-AL00b |
