Huawei nova 9 vs ZTE Blade V50
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) is priced at $499, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4300).
Huawei nova 9
ZTE Blade V50
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Lighter: 175g vs 178g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4300 mAh
- Cheaper: $351 vs $499
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Huawei nova 9 scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V50 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $499 | $351 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $148. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $148.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V50 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 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Huawei nova 9 edges out the ZTE Blade V50 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.