Side-by-side technical data
vivo S9 vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between vivo S9 and Huawei nova 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
vivo S9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 733,600
- against 467,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.1
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 33 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.3 %
- against 85.5 %
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 733,600 Best value | 467,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| 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 | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Turquoise | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
Battery
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Lithium | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 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 | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 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, 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 B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S9 | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2072A | ANG-AN00 |
