Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite 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 OnePlus Nord 2 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | OnePlus Nord 2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OnePlus Nord 2 Lite, 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 OnePlus Nord 2 Lite 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 OnePlus Nord 2 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord 2 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite — 48/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (46/100 vs 32/100).