Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs. Huawei Nova

Xiaomi Redmi 9C
  • 6.53" (1600x720) IPS LCD
  • 3GB
    SoC     64GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/2.2 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 47
  • 5000 mAh
Redmi 9C Price
$139. Search
Huawei Nova
  • 5" (1920x1080) IPS LCD
  • 3GB
    MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 SoC     32GB Storage
  • 12-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3020 mAh
Huawei Nova
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
ProductRedmi 9C (Launched 2020-06-30)Huawei Nova (Launched 2016-09-01)
Display6.53" 1600x720 IPS LCD 5" 1920x1080 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 28mm 13-MP f/2.2 (Primary)
  • 2-MP f/2.4 +Bokeh Sensor
  • 2-MP f/2.4
  • 12-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP f/2.2
  • 8-MP
Computing
  • SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
  • MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery5000 mAh3020 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 196g (6.9oz), 75.9x164.4x9.1 mm (2.99 x 6.47 x 0.36 inches)IP Rating, 146g (5.2oz), 141.2x69.1x7.1 mm (5.56 x 2.72 x 0.28 inches)
Price (Market)$139
Price at Launch$110
Huawei Nova Hands-On Pics
+16
Display
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)6.53"5"
Display/Body Ratio82.5%70.6%
Resolution1600x7201920x1080
Sharpness (PPI)269 PPI441 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • 2.5D
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
Megapixel13-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 28mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
Macro Camera
Product NameRedmi 9C
Megapixel2-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Hardware Features
  • Macro Lens
Battery
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh3020 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Fast Charge
Computing
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
Processor BrandMediaTekQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8953 Snapdragon 625
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.3 GHz2 GHz
RAM Options3GB3GB
Internal Storage Options64GB32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXCMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 10Android 6.0.1
Communications
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 3, 38, 40, 41, 5, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT EDR
  • HID
  • BT LE
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USBUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
NameSIM1
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameRedmi 9CNova
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • AWB
  • FLAC
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • DIVX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • VC-1
  • XVID
  • MP4
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Xiaomi Redmi 9C vs. Huawei Nova Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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