nova 9
A slim curved-OLED style phone — the post-sanctions 4G compromise.
The Huawei nova 9 is a mid-range Huawei smartphone released Oct 2021, with a launch price of $480. It pairs the Snapdragon 778G (4G) with a 6.57" OLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP main camera and a 4,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — Style over connectivity. Standout strengths: slim 7.8 mm / 175 g curved-oled design. and 66 w supercharge fills fast. Main trade-off: no google services.
Style over connectivity.
nova 9 sold a slim, curved, good-looking phone with fast charging to buyers who could live without Google and 5G — a niche Huawei carved out of necessity. Outside loyal markets the missing services and 4G ceiling make it a hard sell today.
Read the full review- Slim 7.8 mm / 175 g curved-OLED design.
- 66 W SuperCharge fills fast.
- 120 Hz panel, 32 MP selfie.
- Premium look for the price.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the nova 9 compares
| nova 9 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | P10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 64 | 89 | 64 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G (4G) | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 960 |
| Display | 6.57" OLED 120 Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.1" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 20 MP mono + 12 MP |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $480 | $1,299 | €649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the nova 9 released?
The nova 9 was released in Oct 2021.
How much does the nova 9 cost?
The nova 9 launched at $480 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the nova 9 screen size and type?
The nova 9 has a 6.57" OLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the nova 9 use?
The nova 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 778G (4G) chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the nova 9 have?
The nova 9 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the nova 9 battery capacity?
The nova 9 has a 4,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the nova 9 charge?
The nova 9 supports 66 W SuperCharge wired charging.
What is the nova 9 main camera?
The nova 9 has a 50 MP main camera.
Does the nova 9 have a headphone jack?
The nova 9 does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the nova 9 get software updates?
The nova 9 update policy: support winding down.
How much does the nova 9 weigh?
The nova 9 weighs 175 g.
What colours does the nova 9 come in?
The nova 9 is available in 3 colours: Black, Starry Blue, Violet.
Is the nova 9 worth buying?
nova 9 sold a slim, curved, good-looking phone with fast charging to buyers who could live without Google and 5G — a niche Huawei carved out of necessity. Outside loyal markets the missing services and 4G ceiling make it a hard sell today. SpecEagle gives the nova 9 an editorial score of 64/100.
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