Huawei nova 9 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 23/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300).
Huawei nova 9
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Huawei nova 9 scores 10 points higher (33/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 9 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.