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Huawei nova 9 Pro vs Motorola Edge (2021)
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 Pro and Motorola Edge (2021): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 200 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 30 W
Motorola Edge (2021), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 578,555 | 596,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,017 | 1,017 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,841 | 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 one Cortex-A78 core at 2.4 GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.9 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 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Purple, White | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.4 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 169 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.2 % Best value | 87 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,236 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,676 px Best value | 2,460 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 439 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 600 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 2 | 11 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| 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 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon Sound, Two Microphones Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 Pro | Edge (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RTE-AL00, Hebe-BD00 | XT2141-1 |
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