Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo Y77 (China)
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 29/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y77 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the Huawei nova 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Huawei nova 9
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Huawei nova 9 scores 4 points higher (33/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). 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 Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo Y77 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y77 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 edges out the Vivo Y77 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.