Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OnePlus 13
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,145,582 vs 592,015); the OnePlus 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OnePlus 13
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3145582 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OnePlus 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13 leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the OnePlus 13 (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus 13?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.