Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Oppo Reno7 Lite
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Oppo Reno7 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno7 Lite leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno7 Lite has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Oppo Reno7 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Oppo Reno7 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Oppo Reno7 Lite
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Oppo Reno7 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 173g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Oppo Reno7 Lite, the Oppo Reno7 Lite scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno7 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo Reno7 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno7 Lite and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno7 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Oppo Reno7 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 | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 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 11, ColorOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Oppo Reno7 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
Oppo Reno7 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno7 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Oppo Reno7 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 Oppo Reno7 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo Reno7 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno7 Lite and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno7 Lite 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 Reno7 Lite?
The Oppo Reno7 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Oppo Reno7 Lite?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Oppo Reno7 Lite — 50/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Oppo Reno7 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Oppo Reno7 Lite (84/100 vs 65/100).