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8 GB / 128 GB / China · Launched September 2021
Overview
NeoScore
6.2
#1537 of 6247
- Design & display
- 8.1
- Performance & hardware
- 5.4
- Camera
- 5.6
- Connectivity
- 6.7
- Battery & charging
- 5.6
Strengths
- Its 120 Hz display is better than most, and its screen-to-body ratio is among the best of its time.
- At 175 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time; its 7.8 mm thickness is among the lowest.
- Its AnTuTu score of 578,555 is better than that of most phones launched around the same time.
Weak points
- Its 4,300 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
- The main camera's f/1.9 aperture is less bright than that of most phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6.57″OLED1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
- Design
- 175 g73.7 mm160 mm7.8 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778GOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 578,555Better than 68% of phones
- Battery
- 4,300 mAh66 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
Editorial report
Huawei nova 9 8 GB / 128 GB / China technical sheet
The Huawei nova 9 suits people who want a fluid display in a slim, lightweight phone, but its battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time. The 6.57-inch OLED display runs at 120 Hz, and its screen-to-body ratio is among the best of its time. At 175 g and 7.8 mm thick, it weighs less than most phones of its era and is among the slimmest.
Overall performance is better than that of most phones launched around the same time. Its AnTuTu score of 578,555 supports that standing, and connectivity is also better than most, with NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6. The main camera uses a 1/1.56-inch sensor, larger than that of most phones of its time, although its f/1.9 aperture is less bright than most. The 4,300 mAh battery has less capacity than most, while 66 W charging is faster than most. The phone has no Google Services, an important limitation for people who rely on them.
The Huawei nova 9 is a compelling choice for anyone prioritizing its display and light build over battery capacity, camera aperture, and Google Services. Its overall NeoScore is 6.2. It is a balanced phone whose clearest strengths are the screen and design, while its software limitation deserves consideration before choosing it.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
8 GB / 128 GB / China
Design & display
8.1
- Display Technology OLED
- 8.5
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 392 ppi
- 8.2
- Display Features HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display
- 4.0
- Weight 175 g
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 89.9 %
- 9.4
- Body Thickness 7.8 mm
- 8.4
Performance & hardware
5.4
- AnTuTu Score 578,555
- 2.9
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.6
- Sensor Size 1/1.56″
- 7.0
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.7
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
- 3.0
- 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
- 8.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.6
- Battery Capacity 4,300 mAh
- 6.8
- Fast Charge Power 66 W
- 7.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 8.05
- Performance & hardware
- 5.4
- Camera
- 5.62
- Connectivity
- 6.65
- Battery & charging
- 5.55
- NeoScore rank
- #1537 / 6247
Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 642L
- Storage Type
- UFS
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- 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.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Blue, Black, Green, Purple
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- Body Width
- 73.7 mm
- Body Height
- 160 mm
- Weight
- 175 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- OLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.57″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 392 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 11
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- 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 Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- 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
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 2,900 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9
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Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX766
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX766
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording, 1080p video recording, 720p at 960 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear macro camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear depth camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 240 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Aperture
- f/2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 720p at 240 fps, Gyro-EIS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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28Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- China
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