Honor 50 vs Huawei nova 9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Honor 50 vs Huawei nova 9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Honor 50Honor 50Global · 6GB · 128GB
Huawei nova 9Huawei nova 9Global · 8GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
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Basics
Honor 50
Honor 50
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Huawei nova 9
Huawei nova 9
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.7Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.1Performance & Hardware 6.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 7.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.0 Connectivity 6.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 5.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
15 reviews
8.2
18 reviews

Technical specifications of the Honor 50 vs Huawei nova 9

Specs Honor 50 price compare Honor 50
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		where to buy Huawei nova 9 Huawei nova 9
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
Inches 6.57" 6.57"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 73.8 mm
160.0 mm
7.7 mm 		73.7 mm
160.0 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 175 g 175 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 778
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 582.766
v10 		578.555
v10
Battery 4300 mAh 4300 mAh
Main Camera 1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KHM2
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX766
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Honor Huawei
Aliases NTH-NX9 NAM-L29

Release Date
Release date June 2021,
2 years ago 		September 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Honor 50
Huawei nova 9
Honor 50
Huawei nova 9
Size
73.8 mm • 160.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.7 mm • 160.0 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 175 g
Usable surface 89 % 89 %
Materials Glass Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Silver

Pink

Green
Black

Blue

Green

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.57" 6.57"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 392 Pixels per inch 392 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 300 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • Dual Edge display
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.7
8.2
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3
7.9
Number of reviews
15 reviews
18 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L Adreno 642L

RAM
RAM 6 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
582.766
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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578.555
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
8.2
Number of reviews
15 reviews
18 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 108 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KHM2 Sony IMX766
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.52" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Samsung JD1 Unknown
Type ISOCELL --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 0.70 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.14" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
7.4
Quality of selfies
8.9
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.6
Number of reviews
15 reviews
18 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Others
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.6
Number of reviews
15 reviews
18 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
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4300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
66.0W 		Yes,
66.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
18 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MagicUI 4 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • EMUI 12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 27%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
18 reviews
Prices
From $ 279 --
From $ 340 --

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