Huawei nova 9 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 9 leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE V40 Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei nova 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Huawei nova 9
ZTE V40 Pro
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Huawei nova 9 scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). 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 V40 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (50/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.