Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 9 vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 and Huawei nova 12 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 578,555
- against 521,000
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 201 g
Huawei nova 12 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,600 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000S |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Maleoon 910 MP4 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.62 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 578,555 Best value | 521,000 |
| 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 1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big, 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid and 4x1.53 GHz Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Blue, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 163.1 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.76″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,776 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz | 300 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, LTPO, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Dual-Edge Display, 10-Bit Panel, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 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, 5G NR n1 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 | ADA-AL00 |
