Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G vs Huawei nova 9
Comparison between OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Huawei nova 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 392 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 578,555
- against 424,800
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Usable Surface
- 89.9 %
- against 84.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 424,800 | 578,555 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,188 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.4 GHz Kryo 670 cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 670 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Cyan | Blue, Black, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.6 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10 | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | 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 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 2,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Nord CE 2 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | IV2201 | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 |
