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Huawei nova 9

Huawei nova 9

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.57" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 778G 4G
  • Battery: 4300mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, September 30
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
  • OS: HarmonyOS 2.0, EMUI 12
  • Body: 175g, 7.8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Europe
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2021, September 23
Status Available. Released 2021, September 30

Body

Dimensions 160 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.30 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
Weight 175 g (6.17 oz)
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10
Size 6.57 inches, 106.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)

Platform

OS HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Chipset Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPU Adreno 642L

Memory

Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
UFS

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Fourth Camera 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Features 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging 66W wired, 60% in 18 min, 100% in 38 min
Reverse wired

Misc

Colors Starry Blue, Black, Green, Violet
Models NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9
Price About 120 EUR

Test Results

Performance AnTuTu: 469798 (v9)
GeekBench: 2973 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 608 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -27.3 LUFS (Good)
Battery(old) Endurance rating 96h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 8 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 8 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Features 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 7 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10

PROS

  1. Stunning 6.57-inch 120Hz OLED curved display offers a vibrant, flagship-level viewing experience.
  2. Extremely slim and lightweight design (7.77mm, 175g) makes it very comfortable to hold and use.
  3. Highly capable 50MP RYYB main camera produces excellent, detailed, and bright low-light images.
  4. Incredibly fast 66W charging fully recharges the battery in roughly 38-40 minutes.
  5. Equipped with a fast and reliable under-display fingerprint reader.
  6. Efficient 6nm Snapdragon 778G 4G processor delivers snappy and smooth performance.
  7. The Starry Blue finish is stylish, unique, and effectively resists fingerprints.
  8. Front 32MP camera supports 4K video recording, making it great for vloggers.
  9. Comes with a 66W fast charger bundled in the box.
  10. Solid battery life that comfortably lasts a full day of typical usage.

CONS

  1. Completely lacks Google Mobile Services (GMS), meaning no pre-installed YouTube, Maps, or Play Store.
  2. The processor is limited to 4G, lacking future-proof 5G connectivity.
  3. Does not support wireless charging or reverse wireless charging.
  4. Features only a single bottom-firing speaker rather than stereo sound.
  5. No microSD card slot is available for expandable storage.
  6. The 8MP ultrawide camera and 2MP sensors are underwhelming compared to the main sensor.
  7. Lacks an official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
  8. The frame is constructed from plastic rather than metal.
  9. App availability is limited to Huawei's AppGallery and Petal Search, requiring workarounds for some apps.
  10. The 3.5mm headphone jack is missing.

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