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Huawei nova 9 vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo

What nova 9 does better (11) and where Edge 30 Neo wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 9
Huawei · 2021nova 9
6.9Score
11 advantages≈ $130
vs
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Motorola · 2022Edge 30 Neo
7.2Score
13 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
7.1Display7.4
4.7Performance3.7
7.2Camera8.6
5.0Battery5.2
5.8Features6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 9Edge 30 Neo
73.7 × 1607.871.2 × 152.97.8
nova 9Edge 30 NeoDifference
Height160 mm152.9 mm+7.1 mm
Width73.7 mm71.2 mm+2.5 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm=
Weight175 g155 g+20 g

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

Why is nova 9 better than Edge 30 Neo?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,973 vs 1,964+51%
  2. AnTuTu score469,798 vs 380,818+23%
  3. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme693 vs 360+92%
  4. Battery capacity4,300 mAh vs 4,020 mAh+7%
  5. Max video4K vs 1080p
  6. 4K selfie videoYes · Edge 30 Neo: No
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+9%
  8. Screen size6.6″ vs 6.3″+5%
  9. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  10. Charged in 30 min100% vs 92%+9%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio89.9% vs 87.5%+3%

Why is Edge 30 Neo better than nova 9?

  1. Optical stabilisationNo · nova 9: Yes
  2. Wireless chargingNo · nova 9: Yes
  3. 5GNo · nova 9: Yes
  4. Stereo speakersNo · nova 9: Yes
  5. Main camera50 MP vs 64 MP+28%
  6. Peak brightness600 nits vs 1,000 nits+67%
  7. Measured brightness608 nits vs 1,004 nits+65%
  8. Wired charging66 W vs 68 W+3%
  9. Weight175 g vs 155 g+13%
  10. Pixel density392 ppi vs 419 ppi+7%
  11. USB version2 vs 3.1+55%
  12. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 9Huawei nova 9≈ $1306.9
Design
Weight175 g155 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm
Height160 mm152.9 mm
Width73.7 mm71.2 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protection—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
ColoursStarry Blue, Black, Green, VioletVery Peri, Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Aqua Foam
Display
Screen size6.6″6.3″
PanelOLEDP-OLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,400 px
Pixel density392 ppi419 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness608 nits1,004 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.9%87.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4GQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 642LAdreno 619
AnTuTu score469,798380,818
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,9731,964
3DMark Wild Life Extreme693360
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.97"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera32 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,300 mAh4,020 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging66 W68 W
Charged in 30 min100%92%
Wireless chargingNoYes
Wireless charging power—5 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.1
USB version23.1
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-27.3 LUFS-26.4 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 2.0 (China)Android 12
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 12 (Europe)—
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