The Huawei Nova 9 SE 5G, launched on April 23, 2022, is a 5G-enabled smartphone that combines performance and features suitable for a range of user needs, from photography to daily tasks.
Design
The device measures 164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) and weighs 191 g (6.74 oz). It is available in Midnight Black, Pearl White, and Crystal Blue colors.
Software
The Nova 9 SE 5G operates on Android 11 with EMUI 12, though it does not include Google Play Services.
Hardware
The phone is equipped with an octa-core CPU featuring 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores, and is believed to use the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) chipset. It also has the Adreno 619 GPU. The device offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, with expandable storage support via a card slot.
Sensors
The Nova 9 SE 5G includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, and compass.
Network
The phone supports Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) and is compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Display
It features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density) and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes:
- 108 MP wide camera with PDAF
- 8 MP ultrawide camera with a 112˚ field of view
- 2 MP macro camera
- 2 MP depth sensor
The front camera is a 16 MP wide sensor. Camera features include LED flash, HDR, and panorama.
Performance
The Huawei Nova 9 SE 5G scores 248,000 on AnTuTu Benchmark. It supports 40 FPS in smooth settings for both PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile.
Conclusion
The Huawei Nova 9 SE 5G offers a balanced combination of performance, display quality, and camera capabilities, making it a solid choice for users seeking a 5G-enabled smartphone with good all-around performance and a high-resolution camera
