Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Oppo A1 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo A1 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo A1 Pro leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo A1 Pro has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Oppo A1 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Oppo A1 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Oppo A1 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Oppo A1 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Oppo A1 Pro, the Oppo A1 Pro scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A1 Pro leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo A1 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo A1 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo A1 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A1 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Oppo A1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.3×74.3×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo A1 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A1 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Oppo A1 Pro
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Oppo A1 Pro, 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 Oppo A1 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo A1 Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo A1 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (49/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A1 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Oppo A1 Pro?
The Oppo A1 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo A1 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo A1 Pro — 52/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Oppo A1 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Oppo A1 Pro (49/100 vs 32/100).