Mid-range · 2022
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Our Take
CPU capability matches mid-range phones like Samsung Galaxy A27
Strength
66W fast charging, 120Hz screen
Watch out
No more updates, Smaller battery (4000mAh)
Full specifications
Display
6.78″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2388 · 120 Hz · HDR
Smooth scrolling
Display
6.78″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2388 · 120 Hz · HDR
Smooth scrolling
Performance
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) - unconfirmed · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 619
Everyday capable
Performance
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) - unconfirmed · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Adreno 619
Everyday capable
Software & updates
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
108 MP f/1.9 main · 16 MP selfie
Camera
108 MP f/1.9 main · 16 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
108 MP f/1.9
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.2
Macro
2 MP
Front camera
16 MP f/2.2
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh · 66 W wired
Battery
4000 mAh · 66 W wired
Memory
8 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Memory
8 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Connectivity
5G · NFC
Connectivity
5G · NFC
Build & Design
191 g · 7.9 mm
Build & Design
191 g · 7.9 mmHeight
164.6 mm
Width
75.6 mm
Thickness
7.9 mm
Weight
191 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · compassSensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 14
Loses on most
1 win
3 losses
22% larger battery capacity
66 W vs 18 W charging · 4,000 mAh vs 3,279 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 108 MP · f/1.9 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 191 g vs 172 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
Faster charging
66 W vs 25 W charging
Weaker display tech
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · Tradeoff: 6.78″ vs 6.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 191 g vs 167 g
Where to buy
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