Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G vs Huawei nova 9
Comparison between Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G and Huawei nova 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
Huawei nova 9, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 300 Hz
- against 180 Hz
- Max. upload speed
- 2,900 Mbps
- against 2,300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 541,437 | 578,555 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A77 cores at 2.6 GHz and four 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red, White | Blue, Black, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 159.7 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 173 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.6 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,350 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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ | 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 | 402 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 90Hz | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 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 | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 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, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, 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 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | 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 | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,300 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Reno5 Pro 5G | nova 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PDSM00, PDST00, CPH2201 | NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9 |
