Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 592,015).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (53/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.