Honor WIN RT2 vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 499,040); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Huawei Hi nova 9z
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 238g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1897 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Huawei Hi nova 9z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 709.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.