Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Nokia XR30
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the Nokia XR30 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Nokia XR30
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Nokia XR30 better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR30 received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia XR30 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Nokia XR30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia XR30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Nokia XR30, 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 XR30 and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR30 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Nokia XR30?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Nokia XR30 (37/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Nokia XR30?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nokia XR30 — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Nokia XR30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nokia XR30 (37/100 vs 32/100).