Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 9 vs Huawei nova Flip S
Comparison between Huawei nova 9 and Huawei nova Flip S: 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 9 suits buyers who want a lighter, slimmer conventional phone: it weighs 175 g and is 7.8 mm thick, versus 199 g and 15.1 mm for the Huawei nova Flip S. The Flip S folds, adds 5G, and offers more RAM and storage.
The Flip S’s 6.94″ LTPO OLED display is larger than the nova 9’s 6.57″ OLED, with higher resolution and 421 ppi versus 392 ppi. It supports up to 512 GB of storage against 256 GB, and has 12 GB of RAM against 8 GB. The nova 9 has a larger usable front surface, at 89.9% versus 87%.
The Flip S adds optical image stabilization to its main camera, while the nova 9 records slow motion at 960 fps versus 480 fps. Both support 66 W charging and 120 Hz displays. The nova 9 is the better buy for a lighter, slimmer phone; the Flip S for a foldable with 5G, more RAM, and more storage.
Huawei nova 9
The Huawei nova 9 is the better buy for a lighter, slimmer phone: it weighs 175 g and is 7.8 mm thick.
Huawei nova Flip S
The Huawei nova Flip S is the better buy for a foldable 5G phone with an LTPO OLED display, more RAM, and 512 GB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova Flip S, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 199 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- against 87 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 15.1 mm
Huawei nova Flip S, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Huawei Kirin 8030 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Maleoon 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.29 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 578,555 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. | Octa-core CPU: 1x2.29 GHz + 3x2.05 GHz + 4x1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Green, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Pink, Grey, Green |
| 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 | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, TPU Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP58 |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | LTPO, HDR, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 3840Hz PWM |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | HarmonyOS 5 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 11 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BC1, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, 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 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 S |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | nova 9 | nova Flip S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 | PSD-AL80 |
