Huawei nova 9 SE vs POCO X3 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei nova 9 SE vs POCO X3 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei nova 9 SEHuawei nova 9 SEGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · JLN-LX1
POCO X3 ProPOCO X3 ProGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

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Huawei nova 9 SE
Huawei nova 9 SE
Global · 6GB · 128GB · JLN-LX1
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POCO X3 Pro
POCO X3 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.1Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.7Performance & Hardware 7.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 6.8Camera
Connectivity score 5.2 Connectivity 7.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.4 Battery 8.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
8.7
541 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei nova 9 SE vs POCO X3 Pro

Specs Huawei nova 9 SE price compare Huawei nova 9 SE
Global · 6GB · 128GB · JLN-LX1 		POCO X3 Pro price compare POCO X3 Pro
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.78" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.6 mm
164.7 mm
8.0 mm 		76.8 mm
165.3 mm
9.4 mm
Weight 191 g 215 g
Micro SnapD. 680
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 860
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 248.000
v9 		627.869
v10
Battery 4000 mAh 5160 mAh
Main Camera 1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KHM2
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Huawei POCO
Aliases JLN-LX1 VAYU, M2102J20SG, Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro

Release Date
Release date March 2022,
2 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei nova 9 SE
POCO X3 Pro
Huawei nova 9 SE
POCO X3 Pro
Size
75.6 mm • 164.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.8 mm • 165.3 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 191 g 215 g
Usable surface 89 % 84 %
Materials Plastic Plastic, Glass, Splash resistant design
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Black

Cyan

Pearl White
Black

Blue

Bronze

Screen
Diagonal 6.78" 6.67"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2388 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 387 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
8.0
Is it comfortable?
--
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
7.3
Number of reviews
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541 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
CPU 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver 1x Kryo 485 2.96 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 640

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
248.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 62% of devices
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627.869
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 81% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.2
Number of reviews
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541 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 108 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KHM2 Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.52" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Hynix HI-259
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV02B1B
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 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
  • Manual focus
  • 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 16 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3T2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
--
7.0
Quality of selfies
--
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.4
Number of reviews
--
541 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • 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
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • 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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.573 W/Kg on head
0.899 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.995 W/Kg on head
0.674 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.9
Quality of the GPS
--
8.8
And the WiFi?
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9.0
Number of reviews
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541 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5160 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
66.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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541 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 3%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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541 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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