Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo V29e
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo V29e (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V29e leads — 52/100 vs 46/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V29e has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo V29e
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo V29e better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo V29e, the Vivo V29e scores 6 points higher (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29e leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V29e is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29e is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29e is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29e and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo V29e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1150 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V29e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo V29e, 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 V29e is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29e is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V29e is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29e and the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo V29e?
The Vivo V29e edges out the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo V29e?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo V29e — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo V29e?
The Vivo V29e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Vivo V29e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo V29e (79/100 vs 65/100).