Huawei nova 9 vs Realme V21
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 (2021) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme V21 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Huawei nova 9
Realme V21
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Realme V21, the Huawei nova 9 scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). 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 V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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 V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V21 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (81/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Realme V21?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.