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Huawei Nova 9

Specifications

Huawei Nova 9
Huawei Nova 9 (Nova Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G 8 x 1.8 - 2.4 GHz, Kryo 670 (Cortex-A78/A55)
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.57 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 392 PPI, capacitive, OLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 128 GB 
, 118 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB Type-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: gravity sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, proximity sensor
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2, 2G GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 3G WCDMA (1/2/4/5/6/8/19), 4G LTE TDD/FDD (1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/34/38/39/40/41/66), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.77 x 160 x 73.7
Battery
4300 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.9) + 8 MP (ultra-wide, f/2.2) + 2 MP (depth, f/2.4) + 2 MP (macro, f/2.4)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.0)
Additional features
Speakers: dual, Keyboard: onscreen, Keyboard Light: yes, charger, Usb-C cable, SIM tool, silicone case, EMUI 12, 24 Months Warranty, SAR value (head): 0.8 W/kg, SAR value (body): 1.2 W/kg, GPS (L1 + L5 dual band), AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a Tri-band), GALILEO (E1 + E5a dual band), QZSS (L1 + L5 dual band), NavIC, fanless
Weight
175 g, Power Supply: 135 g
Price
499 Euro

 

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Average Score: 71.63% - average
Average of 29 scores (from 50 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 78%, features: 69%, display: 88% mobility: 87%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 96%

Reviews for the Huawei Nova 9

85.3% 华为nova 9智能手机评论。没有5G,但有一些特殊的相机功能 | Notebookcheck
通过nova 9,华为再次试图用一些设计巧妙的技术,特别是相机软件来打动人。同时,它缺乏谷歌服务以及对5G移动通信标准的支持。我们的评论发现,Android 智能手机能做什么。
Huawei nova 9 review - A more affordable HMS phone
Source: Tech Nave English EN→zh-CN
If you are comfortable using HMS but do not want to spend a large amount of money to buy a flagship phone like the HUAWEI P40, the HUAWEI nova 9 could be the right device for you. The Snapdragon 778G chipset can produce fast performance for most situations, while the 120Hz OLED screen will provide a very smooth user experience. However, with prices starting from RM1,999, you can probably get an Android phone with similar specifications at a lower price. Suitable alternatives to the HUAWEI nova 9 include the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (RM1,899), realme GT Master Edition (RM1,499) or HONOR 50 (RM1,699). All three options have a Snapdragon 778G chipset, but don’t charge as fast as the HUAWEI nova 9.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2022
Huawei nova 9 review - A more affordable HMS phone
Source: Tech Nave English EN→zh-CN
If you are comfortable using HMS but do not want to spend a large amount of money to buy a flagship phone like the HUAWEI P40, the HUAWEI nova 9 could be the right device for you. The Snapdragon 778G chipset can produce fast performance for most situations, while the 120Hz OLED screen will provide a very smooth user experience. However, with prices starting from RM1,999, you can probably get an Android phone with similar specifications at a lower price. Suitable alternatives to the HUAWEI nova 9 include the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (RM1,899), realme GT Master Edition (RM1,499) or HONOR 50 (RM1,699). All three options have a Snapdragon 778G chipset, but don’t charge as fast as the HUAWEI nova 9.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2022
88% Huawei nova 9 review: phone that could have been a hit
Source: Root Nation English EN→zh-CN
I like the Huawei nova 9, if I consider it exclusively as a test device. Stylish, thin, light, quite powerful, with an excellent screen, a good camera and fast charging. Many of us have missed the quality of Huawei, and the nova 9 demonstrates that the company has not forgotten how to make these very smartphones – even in the most critical of conditions. But here we come back to one of the most important drawbacks – the lack of Google services negates all the advantages of the device and condemns it to oblivion. The maximum that Huawei nova 9 can count on is popularity in narrow circles of connoisseurs, experts and fans of the brand. There is no hope for mass sales. A pity. The smartphone really came out quite good. I would even like to give it some kind of editorial award, but what’s the point? It will be more of a consolation prize than a real recommendation to buy. Therefore, I will leave the final decision to the buyers. After all, someone will definitely buy this smartphone for reasons I can’t possibly fathom. But I won’t judge, because this is a quality device, no matter what.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/14/2022
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
70% Huawei Nova 9 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English EN→zh-CN
The Nova 9 is an affordable phone with a lot of great features, including a sharp and vibrant 50-megapixel camera, a 120Hz OLED display and an eye-catching design. There are some minor issues with the camera and lack of 5G, but the most prominent let-down here remains the AppGallery’s lack of support for some of the most popular apps and services, including pretty much everything from Google.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Huawei Nova 9 review
Source: Tech Advisor English EN→zh-CN
There’s a lot to like about the Nova 9. It looks great, the display is sharp, and the main camera is a real triumph for the price – even if the accompanying ultrawide isn’t much to write home about. But that’s still not enough to make this phone worth it for the average user. With no 5G networking and no support for the Google Play Store, the Nova 9 simply doesn’t add up for most people, especially in the fiercely competitive mid-range market. Rival devices – especially the Honor 50 – offer comparable specs without suffering from these major compromises. At a much lower price the Nova 9’s limitations might be more forgivable, but as it is this is mostly a curio for the faithful, whether that’s lovers of Huawei hardware or those intrigued by the company’s efforts to carve out its own software space. For the rest of us, there are simply better phones elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Huawei nova 9 Review Philippines: Still Worth It?
Source: Unbox English EN→zh-CN
The Huawei nova 9 is the typical premium mid-range phone that the company releases every year as we found in our review for the Philippines, and is a good phone in 2021. However, the Philippines has seen a lot of excellent phones in the same price range get released by its competitors, and unfortunately good doesn’t cut it anymore. The absence of GMS and its pricing being what it means that its competitors have a leg up against the nova 9 as the phone heads to both Shopee, Lazada, and physical stores for the holidays.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2021
2% Huawei nova 9 review – Sweet Starry Surprise
Source: Hitech Century English EN→zh-CN
The Huawei nova 9 was made to compete in a highly competitive category for smartphones as mid range devices aim to offer as much value at as low a price point as possible. In this regard, the nova 9 does bring in an excellent quality 120Hz OLED display, a decent set of rear quad cameras and otherwise decent endurance with 66W fast charging to back it up. The lack of Google services isn’t as big a limitation this time around with stable workarounds on offer. We weren’t furnished with the price of the nova 9 at the time of writing but if Huawei can offer this workhorse at a competitive price in Malaysia, it may well be one of the better value buys for midrange phones in 2021. Potential buyers who aren’t as hung up on needing Google apps and are looking for a smartphone with a good display and capable cameras will appreciate what the nova 9 has to offer. Potential buyers who aren’t as hung up on needing Google apps and are looking for a smartphone with a good display and capable cameras will appreciate what the Huawei nova 9 has to offer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 2% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 80%
64% Huawei nova 9 review
Source: GSM Arena English EN→zh-CN
We can't overlook the elephant in the room - the lack of Google Mobile Services on the nova 9 specs sheet. However, as our review progressed, we learned this is not its only shortcoming, far from it. The nova 9 has a sub-par camera performance; similarly priced rivals run considerably more powerful SoCs, all the while Huawei's contender fails to impress with battery endurance. Stereo speakers and ingress protection are also popular features in the price bracket that the nova 9 fails to deliver. The slick and lightweight design and good display won't be enough to attract enough buyers. If Huawei's handset was priced lower, it might have gotten our recommendation, but for now, your hard-earned money would be spent better elsewhere. Unless you are reading this review a couple of months after it's been published, in which case the nova 9 might be in a more advantageous position price-wise.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2021
Rating: Total score: 64%
Huawei nova 9 hands-on review
Source: GSM Arena English EN→zh-CN
The Huawei nova 9 is an interesting device in more ways than one, made more interesting still with its arrival to European markets. Just to recap some of the oddities at play here - the nova 9 runs on a Snapdragon 778G chipset, limited to just 4G connectivity. It also boots EMUI 12, instead of HarmonyOS. And, as far as we can gather, it still has an Android core, though with no Google services or apps. Both of these points are just realities Huawei currently has to deal with, particularly if it wants to retain a presence in Europe. And if nothing else, this nova 9 launch appears to be a tentative indication of such intentions going forward. Pricing for the Huawei nova 9 is set at EUR 499 for an 8GB, plus 128GB model, with preorders starting today (October 21) and official sales later this month. There was no mention of a 256GB model at the presentation, but it could be added to listings later on. As far as hardware goes, the nova 9 is actually a pretty compelling and well-rounded offer.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Huawei Nova 9 Unboxing & Review (FULL Walkthrough Review)
Source: TechTablets English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2021
Huawei Nova 9 Review, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English EN→zh-CN
Although some of the users may turn their attention to this phone because of the operating system, it’s not the only considerable point to be mentioned. With the HarmonyOS 3.0 update, you can be sure of its tremendous performance. We also know this is a new operating system so many devices may support this OS. So, if you have any inclination towards this model, you can think of its wonderful screen, powerful processor, perfect cameras, and also quite satisfactory battery life with a fantastic fast charger. The combination of these features is simply amazing for any type of user, be it gamers or movie buffs. If you’re looking for alternatives, then you can definitely take a look at the Vivo X70 with a variety of features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2021
59% Mittelklasse-Handy mit Kamera auf P40-Niveau?
Source: Netzwelt German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 59% features: 40% mobility: 80% workmanship: 50%
80% Huawei Nova 9
Source: PCtipp.ch German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
87% Gute Mittelklasse mit Einschränkungen
Source: Chip.de German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 93% features: 84% display: 92% mobility: 85%
75% Guter Allrounder mit einem Aber
Source: Huawei Blog German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90%
70% Tolles Display und Design aber ohne Google-Dienste
Source: Tech Stage German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% 24 Stunden ohne Google
Source: Inside Handy German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
85% Auch ohne Google richtig gut?
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
InNOVAtive Mittelklasse
Source: Huawei Blog German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2021
81% Huawei Nova 9, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Nuevo intento de Huawei por la gama media: El elegante diseño y su gran pantalla no salvan al Nova 9 de la ausencia de Google
Source: Zona Movilidad Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/16/2021
Huawei Nova 9 y Nova 8i, primeras impresiones: esto es lo que ofrecen los nuevos móviles de Huawei tras un año de silencio
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→zh-CN
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2021
Análise: Huawei nova 9, um smartphone que surpreende
Source: Pplware Portuegese PT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/30/2021
77% Recensione Huawei Nova 9
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
HUAWEI nova 9, estetica e prestazioni quasi da top di gamma a metà prezzo. La recensione
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2021
78% Recensione Huawei Nova 9: tanti regali e un assaggio di HarmonyOS
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
75% Recensione Huawei Nova 9
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% display: 89% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
60% Test Labo du Huawei Nova 9 : une prestation correcte, un peu plombée par les performances
Source: L' Eclaireur FNAC French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 50% display: 60% mobility: 100%
60% Test du Huawei Nova 9 : excellent partout, suffisant pour faire oublier les services de Google ?
Source: CNet France French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Test Huawei Nova 9, un smartphone qui n’a pas besoin de Google pour fonctionner
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Prise en main rapide du nouveau smartphone Huawei Nova 9
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2021
50% Huawei Nova 9 – chciałem go polubić. Nie wyszło.
Source: Telepolis Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/27/2022
Rating: Total score: 50%
70% Recenzja Huawei nova 9. Jak sprawdza się na co dzień?
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Recenzja Huawei nova 9. Marian, tu jest jakby flagowo
Source: Galaktyczny Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Recenzja Huawei nova 9. Marian, tu jest jakby flagowo
Source: Galaktyczny Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Nova 9 - test smartfonu zapowiadającego nowe oblicze telefonów Huawei
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2021
83% [Recenzja] Huawei nova 9 – spójny wygląd i wyświetlacz, czyli jest, na czym zawiesić oko
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
83% Huawei nova 9 incelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
84% 50 MP kamerası ve 120 Hz ekranıyla fark yaratıyor; Huawei Nova 9 incelemesi
Source: Log.com.tr TR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 84%
80% Обзор Huawei Nova 9 — красивый и тонкий субфлагман без сервисов Google
Source: ITC UA RU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Обзор смартфона Huawei nova 9: главный по фото среди середняков
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/08/2021
Обзор Huawei nova 9. Лучшая камера в смартфоне до 39 990 рублей?
Source: Mega Obzor RU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2021
Яркий смартфон против осенней хандры — Huawei nova 9
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/05/2021
81% Recenze Huawei Nova 9: sympaťák s nucenými kompromisy
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 81% features: 79% mobility: 87% workmanship: 82%
Recenze Huawei Nova 9: S pořádnou selfie a bez 5G zacíleno na mladé
Source: CNews.cz CZ→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2021
Review Huawei Nova 9: Harga Mid Range­ Dengan Kualitas Kamera Flagship
Source: Selular ID→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2022
Review Huawei nova 9: Smartphone Ala Flagship dengan HarmonyOS
Source: Jagat Review ID→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2021
Huawei nova 9
Source: Mobility.bg BU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2021
Huawei Nova 9 hands-on review
Source: Arena IT →zh-CN
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2021
Huawei Nova 9 review: primul model nou lansat în Europa este un midrange decent
Source: Computerblog.ro →zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/03/2021

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 642L:

用于智能手机和平板电脑的图形芯片,集成在高通骁龙778G SoC中。高通公司声称,它比Adreno 620快40%。

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 778G 5G:

快速的中端ARM SoC有8个CPU Kryo 670内核(四个快速的ARM Cortex-A78内核,频率高达2.4 GHz,四个小型的ARM Cortex-A55内核,频率高达1.8 GHz)和一个集成的X53 5G调制解调器(下载速度高达3300 Mbps)。该SoC是在台积电的现代6纳米工艺中制造的。

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.57":

只有较少的手机有很大的屏幕。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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