Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Huawei Nova Y9a
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G and Huawei Nova Y9a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 197 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Huawei Nova Y9a, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 384,080 | 301,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 541 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,608 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.0 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Yellow, Black, Blue, Grey | Black, Grey, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 161.8 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.63″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 397 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Frameless | Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 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 n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.9 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Nova Y9a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2103K19PG, M2103K19PI, M2103K19PY | — |
