The Huawei Nova 9 SE, released on March 20, 2022, is a stylish smartphone that offers solid performance, a large display, and a versatile camera setup.
Design
The phone has dimensions of 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 comes in three color options: Midnight Black, Pearl White, and Crystal Blue, providing a sleek and modern look.
Software
The device runs on Android 11 with EMUI 12. Notably, it does not support Google Play Services, which is a consideration for users relying on Google’s ecosystem.
Hardware
The phone is powered by an octa-core processor with 4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores. It uses the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) chipset and the Adreno 610 GPU for graphics. The Huawei Nova 9 SE comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and offers internal storage options of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB, with an option to expand via a card slot.
Sensors
The phone includes a range of sensors, including a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, compass, and virtual proximity sensing.
Network
It supports a Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration and is compatible with 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Display
The Huawei Nova 9 SE features an IPS LCD measuring 6.78 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density).
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a 108 MP wide camera with f/1.9 aperture, an 8 MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 112˚ field of view, and a 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. The front camera is 16 MP with f/2.2 aperture. The camera system supports features like LED flash, HDR, and panorama.
Performance
With an AnTuTu Score of 248,000, the Huawei Nova 9 SE offers reliable performance for everyday tasks. It supports 40 FPS in both PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile on smooth settings, making it suitable for casual gaming.
Conclusion
The Huawei Nova 9 SE is a capable smartphone that delivers good performance, a large and vibrant display, and a versatile camera setup. Its design and color options make it a stylish choice, although the lack of Google Play Services might be a limitation for some users.
