Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Motorola Edge 30 Neo (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 30 Neo has the bigger battery (4020 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 30 Neo has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is noticeably lighter (155g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Motorola Edge 30 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 4020 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 191g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (85/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Motorola Edge 30 Neo, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Motorola Edge 30 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4020 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 152.9×71.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- 4020 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 5W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Motorola Edge 30 Neo, 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 — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?
The Motorola Edge 30 Neo leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Motorola Edge 30 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Edge 30 Neo (85/100 vs 65/100).