Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Y9 (2019) leads — 29/100 vs 28/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y9 (2019) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3340).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Huawei Y9 (2019)
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 173g
- Better camera (17/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3340 mAh
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Huawei Y9 (2019) scores 1 points higher (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (17/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei Y9 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Huawei Y9 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (17/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Y9 (2019) edges out the Huawei nova 3i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei Y9 (2019) (22/100 vs 12/100).