Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Nokia X30
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X30 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Nokia X30
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better display (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Nokia X30, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Nokia X30, 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 Nokia X30 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia X30?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G edges out the Nokia X30 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia X30?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia X30?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (44/100 vs 37/100).