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Huawei nova 9 Pro vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 Pro and Huawei nova 8 5G: 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 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 186 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8 mm
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Glass
- against Plastic
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 578,555 | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,017 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,841 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Purple, White | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.2 % Best value | 89.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,236 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,676 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 439 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 2 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RTE-AL00, Hebe-BD00 | ANG-AN00 |
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