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Huawei nova 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+

What nova 9 Pro does better (8) and where Redmi K40 Pro+ wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 9 Pro
Huawei · 2021nova 9 Pro
7.7Score
8 advantages≈ $500
vs
Xiaomi Redmi K40 Pro+
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi K40 Pro+
7.8Score
12 advantages≈ $510
Higher score
8.6Display7.9
7.6Camera8.3
5.4Battery4.2
5.8Features7.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 9 ProRedmi K40 Pro+
74.4 × 163.4876.4 × 163.77.8
nova 9 ProRedmi K40 Pro+Difference
Height163.4 mm163.7 mm−0.3 mm
Width74.4 mm76.4 mm−2 mm
Thickness8 mm7.8 mm+0.2 mm
Weight186 g196 g−10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 9 Pro better than Redmi K40 Pro+?

  1. Wired charging100 W vs 33 W3×
  2. Charged in 30 min150% vs 58%2.6×
  3. 4K selfie videoYes · Redmi K40 Pro+: No
  4. Pixel density439 ppi vs 395 ppi+11%
  5. Weight186 g vs 196 g+5%
  6. Selfie camera32 MP vs 20 MP+60%
  7. Resolution (width)1,236 px vs 1,080 px+14%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio91.2% vs 85.9%+6%

Why is Redmi K40 Pro+ better than nova 9 Pro?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 108 MP2.2×
  2. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  3. 5GNo · nova 9 Pro: Yes
  4. Stereo speakersNo · nova 9 Pro: Yes
  5. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,520 mAh+13%
  6. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  7. Max video4K vs 8K
  8. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+18%
  9. Process6 nm vs 5 nm+20%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  11. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
  12. Thickness8 mm vs 7.8 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight186 g196 g
Thickness8 mm7.8 mm
Height163.4 mm163.7 mm
Width74.4 mm76.4 mm
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, VioletBlack, White, Aurora
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,236 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,676 px2,400 px
Pixel density439 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—1,300 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.2%85.9%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4GQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 642LAdreno 660
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/1.52"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate—60 fps
Selfie camera32 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,520 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging100 W33 W
Charged in 30 min150%58%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 2.0Android 11
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
Interface—MIUI 12
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