Huawei nova 9 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 7/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 9 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Huawei nova 9
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Huawei nova 9 scores 26 points higher (33/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 leads (30/100 vs 15/100). 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 ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (30/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (30/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.