Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 9 vs Huawei nova Flip
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 and Huawei nova Flip: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova Flip, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 578,555
- against 521,000
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 199 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- against 87 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 15.1 mm
Huawei nova Flip, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 421 ppi
- against 392 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB 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 1x 2.4 GHz, 3x 2.2 GHz, and 4x 1.8 GHz cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Green, Pink, White, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 15.1 mm |
| Body Width | 73.7 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 169.8 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 87 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,400 mAh Best value |
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 2,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.94″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,136 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,690 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 421 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 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, 3840Hz PWM, 120Hz, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 4 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CDMA BC1, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G, EVDO 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 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, VoLTE |
| 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 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 | PSD-AL00 |
