Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 9 vs Huawei nova 16 Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 and Huawei nova 16 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the stronger all-round choice for performance, camera and battery: its AnTuTu result is 1,013,800 against the nova 9’s 578,555, and it adds 5G. The nova 9 is the lighter option for buyers who value a more portable phone.
The nova 16 Pro’s main camera is 200 MP against 50 MP, with optical stabilization and a telephoto camera; the nova 9 records slow motion at 960 fps against 480 fps. The Pro has a 6.84″ LTPO OLED display at 460 ppi, while the nova 9 has a 6.57″ OLED at 392 ppi.
The nova 16 Pro pairs a 7000 mAh battery with 100 W charging, against 4300 mAh and 66 W on the nova 9. It also offers 12 GB of RAM against 8 GB and up to 1 TB of storage against 256 GB. The nova 9’s clear advantage is its weight: 175 g against 218 g.
Huawei nova 9
The Huawei nova 9 is the better buy for buyers who want a lighter phone: it weighs 175 g against 218 g for the nova 16 Pro.
Huawei nova 16 Pro
The Huawei nova 16 Pro is the better buy for buyers seeking a 200 MP main camera, telephoto camera and optical stabilization.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 16 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 218 g
Huawei nova 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,013,800
- against 578,555
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 578,555 | 1,013,800 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. | 2xC2T Taishan V121 at 2.50 GHz + 6xC6T Taishan V121 at 2.05 GHz + 4xC4T Cortex-A510 at 1.50 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Purple, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 163 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 7,000 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 | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 6,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,856 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 460 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 | Kunlun Glass, HDR Vivid, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, Dual-Edge Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 6 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 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, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, 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 7 (802.11be) 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 6.0 Best value |
| 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, Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 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 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 | nova 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 | CRS-AL00 |
