Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 46/100. Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
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 display (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G received the same MobileRank rating — 46/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G 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 CE 2 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 6GB / 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 CE 2 Lite 5G
- 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 CE 2 Lite 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, 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 Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G 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 CE 2 Lite 5G?
Both devices scored 46/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (46/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G — 46/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (46/100 vs 32/100).