Honor 50 vs huawei nova 9 : comparación de características

Summary of the Huawei Nova 9 review

With the Nova 9, Huawei seems to want to slowly make a name for itself in the smartphone market segment again. But will the Chinese succeed in rebirthing the formerly so successful enterprise division? We think so. The device from the upper mid-range primarily scores with its impressively strong display. It is not only rich in contrast and color, but also smooth as butter when moving images flicker across it thanks to 120 Hz. We are also impressed by the smartphone’s stylish design. The camera performance is also reminiscent of Huawei’s glorious days when the Chinese company still held the camera throne with devices like the P40 Pro.

The exterior of the Nova 9 is not only pretty to look at, but also feels really good in the hands. Such build quality is anything but standard in the mid-range smartphone ranks. Furthermore, the Nova 9 does not make any mistakes in terms of performance. Normal users will not have to cope with performance drops even in demanding applications. Thanks to the long-lasting battery, which can be recharged quickly via the 66-watt SuperCharge, you hardly have to worry about an empty battery.

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But of course we can’t leave out the elephant in the room. To be more precise, there are two pachyderms that make us angry with the Nova 9. The most serious is certainly the lack of Google Services. Huawei has already built an impressive ecosystem with its AppGallery. However, it will probably take years before it can keep up with the big model from California. Furthermore, you will have to do without 5G with the Nova 9. That is a huge disadvantage at the end of 2021.

Those who do not want to do without Google services and 5G will find the perfect alternative in the Honor 50. Visually and in terms of performance, you get more or less the same package as in the Nova 9. However, the two puzzle pieces that we sorely miss in the Nova 9 are also available for a surcharge of about 30 Euros. If you do not have a problem with these two points or want to escape Google’s cosmos anyway, you will get a really good smartphone with the Huawei Nova 9.

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How heavy is the renunciation of Google services?

Let’s not kid ourselves. The new start will probably be anything but easy for Huawei. After all, the company was forced to reinvent itself to some extent in the wake of the US embargo. In particular, finding an alternative to GMS (Google Mobile Services) probably accounted for the lion’s share of the work. You don’t create a complete ecosystem with in-house and third-party apps overnight.

You can quickly find your way around Huawei’s App Gallery. However, the offer seems a bit thin for Western tastes.

This requires work and time. Meanwhile, you can find your way around Huawei’s operating system very well. However, it quickly becomes clear that the App Gallery plays in the district league, while the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store duel for the championship trophy in the first division. However, Huawei’s own App Store is constantly improving. While Western users in particular hardly found any usable applications at the beginning, renowned representatives are now also part of the game.

With the App Gallery, Huawei has created an alternative to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in recent years. (Image: HUAWEI.blog)

The fact that major providers like Netflix are not included, however, does hurt. Also, if the software problems are severe, sensitive hardware limitations are also added in our climes. After all, Huawei is simply not allowed to launch a smartphone with 5G. Meanwhile, the mobile standard can even be found in some entry-level devices. The whole thing gets a bitter taste when you take a look at the former subsidiary Honor.

The Honor 50 is almost a clone of the Huawei Nova 9. However, this one offers 5G and Google Services.

With its Honor 50, Huawei has launched a smartphone that resembles the Nova 9 like no other. However, there is one crucial difference. Since Honor is not (yet) on the U.S. embargo list, the Honor 50 can be launched without tightening the handbrake and thus without hardware and software restrictions. We want to take a comparative look at some points in the review to see if that could be noticeable in practice.

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Сравнение Xiaomi и Huawei по ценам смартфонов

Изначально обе компании вызывали интерес потребителей благодаря продаже качественных смартфонов по невысоким ценам. Чтобы ощутить разницу, достаточно было сравнить стоимость китайских телефонов с ценами аналогов от Apple и Samsung. Однако постепенно политика Huawei изменилась. Компания начала поднимать стоимость реализуемой продукции, повышая выручку за счет большей наценки. А вот Xiaomi сосредоточились на оптимизации цены и функционала, находя иные способы дохода (например, за счет рекламы на смартфонах Xiaomi).

Как правило, соотношение цены и качества у продукции этих брендов далеко не одинаково. В случае с Хуавей переплата достаточно заметна, а вот стартовая цена смартфонов Xiaomi выглядит более заманчиво. По словам представителей Сяоми, наценка к себестоимости их телефонов составляет около 5%. Именно поэтому продукты Xiaomi так востребованы на китайском и мировом рынках.

Поэтому, если сравнивать продукцию с одинаковой ценой, то можно наверняка сказать, что Xiaomi лучше Huawei. Для подтверждения достаточно взглянуть на любые телефоны этих производителей за 15-20 тысяч или в другом произвольном ценовом отрезке. Сравните производительность, объем памяти, покрытие корпуса и другие параметры. Преимущество Сяоми станет очевидным. Особенно в бюджетном сегменте, где характеристики продукции Хуавей только намекают на оптимальное сочетание цены и качества. В отличие от более сбалансированных разработок Сяоми.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

has stereo speakers
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

has aptX
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.

has LDAC
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.

has aptX HD
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

has aptX Adaptive
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.

has aptX Lossless
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.

Has a radio
Honor 50

Huawei Nova 9

A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.

number of microphones

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Nova 9)

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Performance

internal storage

256GB

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

RAM

8GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.

Android version

Android 11

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Nova 9)

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.

AnTuTu benchmark score

552904

540000

AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.

3DMark Wild Life benchmark

2505

2495

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.

3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark

2501

2493

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark

696

695

Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.

Geekbench 6 result (multi)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Honor 50)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Nova 9)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Geekbench 6 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Honor 50)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Huawei Nova 9)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Specification comparison:

Smartphone	Honor 50	Huawei Nova 9
Model version(s)	Huawei NTH-AN00	NAM-AL00, NAM-LX9
Release date	Q2 2021	Q3 2021
Network	5G, CDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, HSPA, LTE	CDMA, GSM, HSPA, LTE
Dimensions	6,30 x 2,91 x 0,31 in	6,30 x 2,90 x 0,31 in
Weight	6.17 oz	6.17 oz
Body	Front and back glass, aluminum frame	Front and back glass, plastic frame
Screen size, colours	6.6 inches, 1B colours	6.6 inches, 1B colours
Screen type	OLED, 120Hz	OLED, 120Hz
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9
Density	392 ppi	392 ppi
Operating system	Android 11; Magic UI 4.2	HarmonyOS 2; EMUI 12
Processor	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G
Lithography	6 nm N6	6 nm N6
Cores	8	8
Threads	8	8
Energy cores	4x qualcomm Kryo 670 Silver @ 1.9 GHz	4x qualcomm Kryo 670 Silver @ 1.9 GHz
High performance cores	1x Qualcomm Kryo 670 Prime @ 2.4 GHz 3x Qualcomm Kryo 670 Gold @ 2.2 GHz	1x Qualcomm Kryo 670 Prime @ 2.4 GHz 3x Qualcomm Kryo 670 Gold @ 2.2 GHz
GPU integrated graphics	Qualcomm Adreno 642L	Qualcomm Adreno 642L
GPU execution units	2	2
GPU shading units	192	192
GPU base clock	490 MHz	490 MHz
GPU boost clock	550 MHz	550 MHz
GPU FP32 floating point	844.8 GFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory	8 / 12 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	128 / 256 GB	128 / 256 GB
Photo	108 MP, f/1,9, 8 MP, f/2,2, 17mm, 2 MP, f/2,4, 2 MP, f/2,4	50 MP, f/1,9, 23mm, 8 MP, f/2,2, 2 MP, f/2,4, 2 MP, f/2,4
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps
Front photo	32 MP, f/2,2	32 MP, f/2,0
Front video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Battery capacity	4,300 mAh	4,300 mAh
Battery type	Non removable Li-Po	Non removable Li-Po
Battery life (versatile use)	~ 13 hours and 10 minutes	~ 11 hours
Head SAR (EU)	—	0.80 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)	—	1.20 W/kg
AnTuTu	444,519	522,861
(Android)Geekbench 4 single core	3,349	3,501
(Android)Geekbench 4 multi-core	10,444	11,317
(Android)Geekbench 5 single core	769	784
(Android)Geekbench 5 multi-core	2,824	2,852
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Autonomy:

Памяти — выше крыши

С аппаратными характеристиками все в порядке, особенно не поскупились на память. «Оперативки» здесь 8 ГБ, чего более чем достаточно для любого смартфона, даже самого топового. Но если вдруг случится невероятное и системе потребуется еще больше памяти, то она возьмет дополнительные 8 ГБ из основной памяти – все благодаря технологии HONOR RAM Turbo. Итого получаем 16 ГБ для хранения в фоновом режиме вообще чуть ли не всех приложений.

В продаже доступны версии со 128 и 256 ГБ встроенной памяти. Мы советуем присмотреться к старшей модификации. Во-первых, 256 ГБ — это очень приличный запас на будущее. Во-вторых, слота для карты памяти в телефоне нет, так что будет весьма обидно через пару лет столкнуться с нехваткой пространства. В-третьих, разница в цене между двумя моделями составляет всего 100 рублей.

Процессор — восьмиядерный Snapdragon 680 с графикой Adreno 610. Чип не претендует на флагманскую мощь. Тем не менее, его хватает и для плавного интерфейса, и для игр, и для работы с фото и видео. К достоинством процессора также отнесем его скромные аппетиты и совсем небольшой нагрев. Под нагрузкой чип не сбрасывает частоты, а все время работает на максимуме.

В HONOR X8b встроен аккумулятор емкостью 4500 мАч. С учетом не слишком требовательного процессора можно получить два дня автономной работы. Возможно, к вечеру второго дня для этого понадобится включить режим энергопотребления. Но в целом двое суток работы — вполне реальная задача для этого смартфона.

Комплектный блок питания на 35 Вт заряжает HONOR X8b до 50% примерно за полчаса. На полную зарядку уходит всего чуть больше часа.

HONOR X8b — удивительный смартфон. Стоит недорого, но ты никогда не заподозришь этого, работая с ним. Шустрый, очень красивый, с великолепным дисплеем вполне себе флагманского уровня. В HONOR в очередной раз сделали невозможное и выпустили смартфон, способный потягаться с более дорогими конкурентами.

Смартфон уже доступен в МТС, А1, 5 Элементе, На Связи , Электросиле, Алло и интернет-гипермаркете 21 век в трех привлекательных расцветках — благородный зеленый, титановый серебристый, полночный черный. Стоимость версии 8/128 ГБ стартует от 799 рублей, а 8/256 ГБ – от 899.

Дизайн

Мы оцениваем дизайн и легкость выбранных телефонов

Поскольку устройства не относятся к бюджетному сегменту, они изготовлены из лучших материалов. Например, дисплей во всех трех случаях покрыт прочным защитным стеклом от Corning. Что касается задней панели, Huawei создала ее из металла. Пожалуй, именно этот смартфон выглядит наиболее интересным. В том числе и то, что он крайне неохотно покрывается отпечатками пальцев. Что касается двух конкурентов, то они оба имеют стеклянные задние панели. Его гораздо легче повредить. Однако не будем вас пугать, царапины от взаимодействия с клавишами точно не появятся.

Имя	Размеры	Размеры
Честь 50	73,76×159,96×7,78 мм	175 г
Huawei Nova 9	73,7x160x7,77 мм	175 г
Xiaomi Mi 11	74,6×164,3×8,06 мм	196 г

Никто не хочет носить с собой очень тяжелый смартфон. Именно поэтому Xiaomi буквально пугает некоторых потенциальных покупателей. Они берут в руки 200-граммовое устройство, напоминают себе о необходимости чехла, а затем решают рассмотреть какую-нибудь другую модель. Что касается Huawei и Honor, они имеют одинаковый 175-граммовый вес. Они также очень похожи внешне. Возникает ощущение, что они были разработаны в то время, когда Honor был лишь суббрендом, а не отдельной компанией.

РейтингиHuawei: 4.7, Honor: 4.6, Xiaomi: 4.4

Мультивидео

Мощности установленного здесь процессора достаточно даже для одновременного отображения изображений, поступающих с двух разных камер.

Design and workmanship

Visually, the Nova 9 is beyond reproach. Thus, it makes a very good impression both in terms of design and workmanship. Especially the slim look and the extremely thin screen edges make it look modern and loosely light.

The laterally rounded display edges make for an almost frameless design.

Huawei relies on curves here, which not only loosen up the overall look. On top of that, the smartphone feels very good in the hand. In general, the device offers a very good grip and never threatens to fall out of the hand despite its size. The black version we tested comes with a glossy back, while the blue color variant has a matte design on the back.

Our test device suffered from the typical problem that finger swipes were almost magically attracted due to the glossy back. If you have a problem with that, you should probably rather look at the blue version with a matte back. Alternatively, you can simply use the included cover. Speaking of fingerprints.

Unfortunately, the Nova 9 wobbles on flat surfaces due to the thick camera module.

While these are certainly likely to be annoying in the eyes of many on the back, they are welcome on the display. Huawei relies on a sensor underneath the display for unlocking. It always responded reliably and quickly in the test.

The selfie camera is hidden behind a punch hole

Despite its comparatively large 6.57-inch screen diagonal, the Nova 9 is not too bulky in the hands. This is not least due to the humane dimensions of 160 mm x 73.3 mm x 7.8 mm. Thus, you do not have to have huge hands to be able to use the device adequately.

We also see a completely new side of Huawei on the back. Possibly, the former king in smartphone cameras wants to return to its old strength here. Visually, it already does so with the two different circles. We like the design of the cameras, but they also have a problem. Like many other smartphone cameras, this one also causes annoying wobbling when the smartphone is placed on a flat surface like a table.

If this bothers you, you can’t avoid a case. You also have to put up with another damper. Huawei does not provide its Nova 9 with protection against dust or water. A certification according to IP68 would have been possible. Too bad!

The features

With the Nova 9, you can choose between two different colors, “Starry Blue” and “Black”, but Huawei does not give you any freedom of choice in terms of features. The Nova 9 comes with 8 GB of working memory and a flash storage with a capacity of 128 GB. Unfortunately, the 128 GB of storage cannot be expanded via microSD, which is quite a shame.

If Huawei does not protect the Nova 9 from dust and water, at least a microSD slot could have been installed. Otherwise, the latest hardware technology is available with Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. NFC is also on board. However, Google Pay does not work on the Nova 9 either, so the chip does not have a crucial benefit.

OLED display with 120 Hz

The display of the Huawei Nova 9 is beyond reproach. Customers really do not have to make any compromises here. The OLED panel not only offers vivid colors, but also high contrasts. Thanks to a diagonal of 6.57 inches, videos are also really fun on the screen. The high resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels also ensures that. The curved display edges also pay off when looking at the large screen. After all, this almost makes the Nova 9 look like it has no screen edges at all.

Of course, this kind of display technology is debatable. After all, curved edges usually also mean high repair costs if damage should ever occur. A special highlight is the refresh rate. This is 120 Hz and is supposed to ensure extremely smooth motion pictures. In practice, the high hertz rate is immediately noticeable. It is not only possible to scroll through the browser wonderfully smoothly. On top of that, games flicker smoothly across the screen.

Of course, a high refresh rate is a real luxury that you quickly get used to in everyday life. However, you always have to keep in mind that the buttery smooth motion pictures consume a lot of energy. Huawei is aware of this problem and has integrated an automatic adaptation of the frame rate. The Nova 9 can dynamically switch between 30 Hz, 60 Hz or 120 Hz. The smartphone interprets which hertz rate is suitable for the current application.

Итоги сравнения

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Xiaomi vs Honor vs Huawei — какое устройство следует считать лучшим? Ответ на этот вопрос очевиден. Речь идет, конечно же, о Xiaomi Mi 11. Прошивка, используемая в устройствах этого производителя, понравится не всем. Но, по крайней мере, в нем есть сервисы Google. А еще устройство порадует отличной задней камерой, полагающейся не только на основной 108-мегапиксельный модуль. Есть также ряд других приятных мелочей. Впрочем, вы сами можете убедиться в этом из приведенной ниже таблицы: В частности, устройство выделяется на фоне двух конкурентов более высоким разрешением дисплея.

Что касается Honor и Huawei, то они были разработаны практически одновременно. Для них был заказан один и тот же экран, раздражающий некоторых изогнутыми краями. Дизайн был таким же. Различия заключаются лишь в мелких деталях: У Huawei нет поддержки 5G, основная камера имеет меньшее разрешение, а корпус выполнен из разных материалов. Honor 50 также выигрывает за счет более низкой цены.

Имя	Рейтинг	Количество побед по критериям	Победитель категории
Xiaomi Mi 11	4.57	5/8	Дисплей, компоненты, интерфейсы, камера, функции
Честь 50	4.52	2/8	Аккумулятор, цена
Huawei Nova 9	4.46	2/8	Дизайн, аккумулятор