Huawei Hi nova 9z vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads — 30/100 vs 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Hi nova 9z has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Huawei Hi nova 9z
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (19/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 41/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Huawei Hi nova 9z scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (19/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (62/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.