Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
$403Starting price · USMid-Range2022
5.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.78"
Display
108MP
Camera
4,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
66W
Charging
191g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe device offers a decent display and fast charging, but it is severely hampered by the lack of Google services and a dated chipset for its price point. The camera hardware is capable on paper but lacks advanced video features like 4K recording.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera6.0
Performance5.5
Battery6.0
Display6.5
Build6.0
Value4.0
Strengths
Fast 66W wired charging
Large 120Hz display
High-resolution 108MP main sensor
Slim 7.9mm profile
Weaknesses
No Google Play Services
Limited 1080p video recording
No wireless charging
No 3.5mm headphone jack
Overpriced for the chipset
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