Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 IV
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 IV leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 13/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 161g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Sony Xperia 10 IV, the Sony Xperia 10 IV scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Sony Xperia 10 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (44/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (66/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Sony Xperia 10 IV edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Sony Xperia 10 IV — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Sony Xperia 10 IV?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 10 IV is a better fit for everyday use.