Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 9 vs Huawei Hi nova 9 SE
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 and Huawei Hi nova 9 SE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 9, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 578,555
- against 395,000
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Huawei Hi nova 9 SE, if you care about…
- Display Diagonal
- 6.78″
- against 6.57″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 578,555 Best value | 395,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. | 2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,388 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 387 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 270 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 | Hi nova 9 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 | — |
