Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OnePlus Nord N30
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord N30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord N30 leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord N30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the OnePlus Nord N30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OnePlus Nord N30
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 50W
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord N30 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the OnePlus Nord N30, the OnePlus Nord N30 scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N30 leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord N30 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 N30 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N30 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | OnePlus Nord N30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 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 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 680 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 165.5×76.0×8.3 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 N30
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord N30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord N30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OnePlus Nord N30, 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 N30 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 N30 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord N30 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OnePlus Nord N30?
The OnePlus Nord N30 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 N30?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Nord N30 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OnePlus Nord N30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the OnePlus Nord N30 (49/100 vs 32/100).