Huawei nova 9

Name: Huawei nova 9
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2021 27.07.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

Huawei nova 9 from Huawei (2021) is a solid mid-ranger with a rating of 52/100. AnTuTu 783,606.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G

4300 mAh

50 MP

$499

Faster than 56% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Display	6.6" OLED, 2340x1080, 120Hz
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB
Battery	4300 mAh · ≈8.0 hrs of active use*
Charging	66W / No wireless charging
OS	HarmonyOS 2.0
Dimensions	160.0 × 73.7 × 7.8 mm
Weight	175g
NFC	yes
Launch price	$499

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	50MP f/1.9
Ultrawide	8MP
Front	32MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 783606

Geekbench Single 1017

Geekbench Multi 2943

Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei nova 9 is faster than 56% of smartphones in our database. This device is a solid mid-ranger.

Performance

Overview and verdict

In 2021, Huawei introduced the Huawei nova 9 — a "solid mid-ranger"-level smartphone with a MobileRank rating of 52/100. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset delivers average performance (54/100). The launch price is $499, with a value-for-money score of 26/100.

Pros

Fast charging at 66W
6.6" OLED display at 120 Hz
Lightweight body (175g)

Cons

Small battery (4300 mAh)
No wireless charging
High price ($499)
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Huawei nova 9 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (79/100), its weakest battery life (38/100).

Launch price and where to check today's

$499 Launch price

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Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei nova 9 have?

The Huawei nova 9 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset. It scores 783,606 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Huawei nova 9's rating?

The Huawei nova 9 scores 52 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 54/100, camera 40/100, battery 38/100, display 79/100, portability 76/100.

How much does the Huawei nova 9 cost?

At launch the Huawei nova 9 cost $499. We do not track current retail prices. Value for money at launch: 26/100.

What battery does the Huawei nova 9 have?

The Huawei nova 9 has a 4300 mAh battery with 66W charging. Battery score: 38/100.

Is the Huawei nova 9 worth buying?

The Huawei nova 9 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (79/100), its weakest battery life (38/100). Overall rating — 52/100 (solid mid-ranger).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 54

Display 79

Camera 40

Battery 38

Portability 76

Value for money 26

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. How the rating works →