Side-by-side technical data
Shiftphones Shiftphone 8.1 vs Huawei nova 9 Pro
Comparison between Shiftphones Shiftphone 8.1 and Huawei nova 9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Shiftphones and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.9 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Shiftphones Shiftphone 8.1, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Huawei nova 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,820 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 394 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 200 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 578,555 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,017 | 1,017 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,841 | 2,841 |
| 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 | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Green, Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % | 91.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP64 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,820 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,236 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,676 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 439 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 2 |
| OS Family | Android | HarmonyOS |
| OS Version | 14 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 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 B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Shiftphone 8.1 | nova 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RTE-AL00, Hebe-BD00 |
