Huawei nova 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note10: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei nova 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note10. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei nova 9Huawei nova 9Global · 8GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
Samsung Galaxy Note10Samsung Galaxy Note10Global · 8GB · 256GB · N970FD
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Basics
Huawei nova 9
Huawei nova 9
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Dual SIM
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Samsung Galaxy Note10
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Global · 8GB · 256GB · N970FD
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.8Design & Materials 7.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.8Performance & Hardware 6.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.4Camera 7.2Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.4 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
23 reviews
8.7
30 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei nova 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note10

Specs where to buy Huawei nova 9 Huawei nova 9
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Dual SIM 		Samsung Galaxy Note10 price comparison Samsung Galaxy Note10
Global · 8GB · 256GB · N970FD
Inches 6.57" 6.3"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 91% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Dimensions 73.7 mm
160.0 mm
7.8 mm 		71.8 mm
151.0 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 175 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9825
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 578.555
v10 		438.005
v8
Battery 4300 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX766
2 3 4 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L4
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 10.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung
Aliases NAM-L29 Galaxy Note 10 Exynos, Galaxy Note 10 Exynos, SM-N970FD

Release Date
Release date September 2021,
5 years ago 		August 2019,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei nova 9
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Huawei nova 9
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Size
73.7 mm • 160.0 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.8 mm • 151.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 175 g 168 g
Usable surface 89 % 91 %
Materials Plastic Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black
Blue
Green
Violet
Black
White
Blue
Red
Pink
Glow

Screen
Diagonal 6.57" 6.3"
Type Oled Super AMOLED • Dynamic
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- 1200 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 392 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.5
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
8.8
Number of reviews
23 reviews
30 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) Samsung Exynos 9 9825
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz 2x Exynos M4 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex-A75 2.4 GHz + Cortex-A55 1.95 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L ARM MaliG76 MP12

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
578.555
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
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438.005
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.3
8.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
8.8
Number of reviews
23 reviews
30 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.5-2.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX766 Samsung SAK2L4
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- 50 - 800
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
13 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.1
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
--
ISOCELL
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.4"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
16 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3P9
Type
--
ISOCELL
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/3.1"
4
Camera type

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

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 10.8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3J1
Type -- ISOCELL
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.65"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
8.4
Quality of selfies
7.4
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
9.0
Number of reviews
23 reviews
30 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)
  • 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)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • 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
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- --
American measurement

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

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.3
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.5
9.3
Number of reviews
23 reviews
30 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
66.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
23 reviews
30 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • EMUI 12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 6 years ago
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 5 years ago
Google Services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 91%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 14%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
23 reviews
30 reviews
Prices
From $ 519 --
From $ 293 --

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