Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Huawei Nova 15 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Huawei Nova 15

42 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 9
VS
70 out 100
Huawei Nova 15
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Huawei Nova 15

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 9 Manufactured in July, 2020, with display 6.53 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G80, vs Huawei Nova 15, Manufactured in December, 2025with chipsetHiSilicon Kirin 8000. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 9
    Reasons to choose Huawei Nova 15
    • Larger display: 6.7in
    • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
    • Lighter design: 196g vs 198g
    • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 5020mAh
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 6.0 vs 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 3/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB    		 - 12/256 GB
    - 12/512 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Huawei Nova 15
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
    Display:
    Camera:
    Performance:
    Gaming:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    vs
    Huawei Nova 15

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD OLED
    Size 6.53 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1084x2412 pixels
    Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
    Pixel density 395 ppi 395 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (1-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 400 nits n/a
    HDR support No Yes, HDR10
    Screen-to-body ratio 83.2 % 88.6 %
    Features n/a - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    - DC dimming
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    423 nits
    Huawei Nova 15
    n/a
    sRGB gamut93 %n/a
    PWM (Flicker)500 Hzn/a
    Response time35 msn/a
    Contrast710:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi 9]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 163.3 mm (6.43 in) 161.87 mm (6.37 in)
    Width 77 mm (3.03 in) 75.5 mm (2.97 in)
    Thickness 9.1 mm (0.36 in) 7.2 mm (0.28 in)
    Weight 198 g (6.98 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz)
    Water resistance No IP65
    Cooling system n/a Vapor chamber
    Back panel Plastic Metal
    Frame Plastic Metal
    Colors - Gray
    - Green
    - Purple    		 - White
    - Black
    - Green
    - Purple
    Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    83.2 %
    Huawei Nova 15
    88.6 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi 9 and Huawei Nova 15 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G80 HiSilicon Kirin 8000
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
    Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)    		 - 4/1.3 ()
    - 3/2.05 ()
    Process TSMC SMIC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 7 nm
    Neural Processor Yes Da Vinci
    Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Maleoon 920
    GPU Cores 48 1024
    GPU Frequency 950 MHz 840 MHz
    FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS 1720.3 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    514
    Huawei Nova 15
    887
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    1559
    Huawei Nova 15
    2610
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)514887
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15592610
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    263655
    Huawei Nova 15
    804209
    CPU93634279519
    GPU38883114145
    Memory62983212302
    UX68155198243
    NanoReview Score263655804209
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    664
    Huawei Nova 15
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.47 °Cn/a
    Stability98 %n/a
    Graphics Test3 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score664n/a
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi 9]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    8330
    Huawei Nova 15
    n/a
    Writing score9134n/a
    Web score7371n/a
    Video editing5562n/a
    Data manipulation6064n/a
    NanoReview Score8330n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB    		 12 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR5
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz n/a
    Channels 2 4
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		256 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1n/a
    Memory CardMicroSDNo

    Software

    OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 12) HarmonyOS 6
    OS Size 13 GB n/a
    UI Skin MIUI 13 n/a

    Battery

    Volume 5020 mAh 6000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 18 W 100 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No Yes
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 80 min) Yes
    Full Charge Time 3:05 h n/a
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    22:51
    Huawei Nova 15
    n/a
    Web Browsing08:45 hn/a
    Video Playback13:56 hn/a
    Games05:30 hn/a
    Standby Mode113 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 13 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
    Zoom Digital Optical, 3x
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Optical
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) n/a
    Wide-angle lens 118 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 13 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 5 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 50 MP
    Telephoto: 12 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix13 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/1.9
    Focal length28 mm23 mm
    SensorOmnivision OV13B10n/a
    Sensor size1/3.11/1.56 (0.64)
    Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationDigitalOptical
    Telephoto
    Matrixn/a12 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.4
    Focal lengthn/a69 mm
    Stabilizationn/aDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MPn/a
    Aperturef/2.2n/a
    Focal length13 mmn/a
    SensorOmniVision OV8856n/a
    Sensor size1/4.0n/a
    Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
    StabilizationDigitaln/a

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.4
    Focal length 27 mm n/a
    Sensor CMOS n/a
    Sensor size 1/4.0 1/2.5 (0.4)
    Autofocus No Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
    Wi-Fi features - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 6.0
    Bluetooth features LE, HID, A2DP LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    - NAVIC
    NFC* Yes Yes
    Infrared Port Yes Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM B2/3/5/8n/a
    3G BandsHSDPA B1/2/4/5/8n/a
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)n/a
    LTE category7n/a
    5G SupportNoYes

    Sound

    Speakers Mono n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes No
    FM Radio Yes No
    Dolby Atmos No No
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi 9
    83.7 dB
    Huawei Nova 15
    n/a

    Other

    Class Budget Mid-range
    Announced June, 2020 yr December, 2025 yr
    Release Date July, 2020 yr December, 2025 yr
    Launch Price ($) 130 n/a
    MSRP ($) n/a 400
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 10 W Yes, 100 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Huawei Nova 15 the clear winner in this comparison.

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