Huawei

Huawei nova 9

Release 2021, Nov 160  x  73.7  x  7.8 mm HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Huawei nova 9

RM 1,099.00

Source last updated 10 Jul 2024 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)Chipset 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, UFSRAM & Storage Quad: 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF +Rear Camera Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

Snapdragon 778G handles day-to-day tasks without much fuss, and pairs with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, so space shouldn't be an issue even without a microSD slot. The 6.57-inch OLED panel runs at 120Hz with HDR10 support, which makes scrolling and video playback noticeably smoother than a standard 60Hz screen. Huawei nova 9 price in Malaysia starts from RM1099.

On the camera side, you get a 50MP main sensor backed by an 8MP ultrawide, plus 2MP depth and macro lenses. The 32MP front camera is on the higher end for selfies in this bracket. Battery capacity sits at 4300mAh, and 66W fast charging gets you to full in about 38 minutes, which is handy if you're often topping up on the go.

One thing to flag before buying: this runs EMUI 12 (or HarmonyOS 2.0 in China) without Google Play Services, so app access works differently than on a typical Android phone. Worth checking if the apps you rely on are available before committing.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Release 2021, Nov

Performance

Processor
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 642L
RAM & Storage
8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, UFS
External Storage
No
OS
HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 12 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Battery
Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 66W, 60% in 18 min, 100% in 38 min (advertised)
Reverse charging

Screen

Display size
6.57 inches, 106.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Display type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10

Body

Dimension
160  x  73.7  x  7.8 mm
Weight
175 g (6.17 oz)
Colors
Starry Blue, Black

Connectivity

SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/a/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (3), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC
Radio
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Quad: 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF +
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) +
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) +
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video
4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie: HDR

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes
-27.3 LUFS (Good)
Sound Jack
No

Frequently asked questions

Does the Huawei nova 9 support 5G?

Yes, the Huawei nova 9 supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Huawei nova 9 have?

The Huawei nova 9 comes with 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, UFS.

What's the battery capacity of the Huawei nova 9?

The Huawei nova 9 has a Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 66W, 60% in 18 min, 100% in 38 min (advertised)<br>Reverse charging battery.

Is the Huawei nova 9 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Huawei nova 9 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2021, Nov).

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