Honor Win vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 52/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Huawei nova 9
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (76/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Huawei nova 9, the Honor Win scores 26 points higher (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, Huawei nova 9 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (95/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Win (76/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Huawei nova 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Huawei nova 9 by 409.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei nova 9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win and the Huawei nova 9 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (95/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Win (76/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Win significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 26 points (78/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Win is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.