Overview

The HUAWEI nova 9 is a mid-range smartphone that offers a balance of performance, camera capabilities, and design. It features a large OLED display, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset, and a quad-camera setup with a 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera. The device also supports fast charging and has a long-lasting battery life.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.57 inches
  • Display Type: OLED
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, up to 120 Hz frame refresh rate, 300 Hz touch sampling rate

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 160 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm (6.30 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz)
  • Build Materials: Not specified
  • Water and Dust Resistance: Not specified
  • Other Design Features: Not specified

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
  • GPU: Adreno 642L
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Other Performance Features: Not specified

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera (f/1.9 aperture)
  • Secondary Camera: 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera (f/2.2 aperture), 2 MP Depth Camera (f/2.4 aperture), 2 MP Macro Camera (f/2.4 aperture)
  • Camera Features: Autofocus Mode (Phase focus, contrast focus), Image Stabilization (AIS), Zoom Mode (Digital Zoom), Image Resolution Support (up to 8192 x 6144 pixels), Video Resolution Support (up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, support 720p@960fps ultra slow motion video)

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 32 MP Portrait Camera (f/2.0 aperture)
  • Front Camera Features: Image Resolution Support (up to 6528 x 4896 pixels), Video Resolution Support (up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, support 720p@240fps ultra slow motion video), Capture Modes (Vlog, Slow shutter, Story Creator, Night, Portrait, Video, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse, Panorama, Filter, Stickers, Capture Smiles, Audio Control, Timer)

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 4300 mAh (typical value), 4200 mAh (rated capacity)
  • Charging: HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 66 W)

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC (not specified)
  • Biometrics: Not specified
  • Other Features: Not specified

Software

  • Operating System: EMUI 12 (Europe), HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), no Google Play Services

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: CA$979.00 (approximately)
  • Storage Options: 128 GB, 256 GB
  • Color Options: Midnight Black (at least)
  • Availability: Released on September 30, 2021