Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 191g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (65/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.