Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo V29 Lite
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo V29 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V29 Lite leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V29 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo V29 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo V29 Lite
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 177g vs 191g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo V29 Lite, the Vivo V29 Lite scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 Lite leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Lite is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo V29 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Lite is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo V29 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 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, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V29 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo V29 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 Vivo V29 Lite is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo V29 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (48/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Lite is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Vivo V29 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo V29 Lite — 51/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Vivo V29 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo V29 Lite (48/100 vs 32/100).