Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei Mate 9 vs Nubia Z17: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei Mate 9 vs Nubia Z17. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 9Huawei Mate 9Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
Huawei Mate 9Huawei Mate 9China · 6GB · 256GB · AL00 Porsche Design
Nubia Z17Nubia Z17International · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
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Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
China · 6GB · 256GB · AL00 Porsche Design
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Nubia Z17
Nubia Z17
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
42 reviews
8.9
42 reviews
8.6
17 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei Mate 9 vs Nubia Z17

Specs Huawei Mate 9 price comparison Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09 		where to buy Huawei Mate 9 Huawei Mate 9
China · 6GB · 256GB · AL00 Porsche Design 		Nubia Z17 prices Nubia Z17
International · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.9" 5.9" 5.5"
Resolution FHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 77% useful 84% useful 75% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 78.9 mm
156.9 mm
7.9 mm 		75.0 mm
152.0 mm
7.5 mm 		72.3 mm
152.6 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 189 g 169 g 173 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 256 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 171.653
v7 		171.653
v7 		208.922
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX362 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei Nubia
Aliases -- -- NX563J

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China International

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
Nubia Z17
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
Nubia Z17
Size
78.9 mm • 156.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.3 mm • 152.6 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 189 g 169 g 173 g
Usable surface 77 % 84 % 75 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Metal Metal
Resistance - - IP63
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown
Black
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 5.9" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS • In-Cell
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 373 Pixels per inch 498 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Curved Glass display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.8
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.1
9.1
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.7
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
8.7
8.9
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
17 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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208.922
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 33% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 256 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
9.0
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.6
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
17 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20 Mpx 20 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX362 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Black & white

Black & white

Telephoto lens
Resolution
--
--
23 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Sony IMX318 Exmor RS
Type
--
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
87
Photo
82
Video
85
Mobile
87
Photo
82
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.5
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
8.0
8.7
Quality of selfies
8.8
8.8
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.9
8.4
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
17 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
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)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

 1.640 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		-- --
American measurement

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

 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.3
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.5
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.5
8.7
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
17 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
17 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.0
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 21%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
42 reviews
42 reviews
17 reviews
Prices
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