Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Motorola Moto G84
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Motorola Moto G84 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G84 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G84 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G84 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Motorola Moto G84 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Motorola Moto G84
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G84 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 166g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Motorola Moto G84, the Motorola Moto G84 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G84 leads (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G84 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G84 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G84 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (83/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Motorola Moto G84 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 160.0×74.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G84
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G84
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G84
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Motorola Moto G84, 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 Moto G84 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G84 is a bit better (45/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G84 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (83/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Motorola Moto G84?
The Motorola Moto G84 edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Motorola Moto G84?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Motorola Moto G84 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Motorola Moto G84?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Motorola Moto G84?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G84 (83/100 vs 65/100).