Huawei nova 9 SE vs Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing future-proofing and connectivity, the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G emerges as the better choice. Its Snapdragon 695 5G chipset offers a performance edge and 5G support, while comparable charging speeds and battery endurance make it a well-rounded package.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei nova 9 SE | Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - JLN-LX1 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - JLN-LX1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Global |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - JLN-LX3 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, March 08 | 2022, February 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, March 20 | Available. Released 2022, March 23 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm (6.48 x 2.98 x 0.31 in) | 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| - | IP53, dust and splash resistant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 619 |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| - | UFS 2.2 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | - |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Triple | - | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF - Global version 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF - India version 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (JLN-XL1 only) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Virtual proximity sensing | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired, 75% in 20 min | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 70% in 22 min, 100% in 41 min |
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Crystal Blue | Laser Black, Laser Blue, Poco Yellow |
| Models | JLN-LX1, JLN-LX3, JuliaQN-L01B, JuliaQN-L21B, JuliaQN-L23A, RMX2190, FIO-BD00, JLN-AL00 | 2201116PG |
| Price | About 150 EUR | € 160.40 / $ 419.99 / £ 255.00 / ₹ 12,940 |
| SAR | - | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.60 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 119h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.8 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 335353 (v8), 384646 (v9) GeekBench: 2063 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Very fast 66W charging (75% in 20 mins)
- Sleek and stylish design (assumed based on Huawei's brand)
- Potentially more efficient processor at lower loads
- Lacks 5G connectivity
- Snapdragon 680 is less powerful than the 695
- Camera specs are unknown, potentially limiting image quality
Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
- More powerful Snapdragon 695 processor
- PD3.0 and QC3 fast charging support
- Slightly slower full charge time (41 mins)
- Camera specs are unknown, potentially limiting image quality
- Xiaomi's MIUI software can be bloated
Display Comparison
Both devices feature displays with an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting good black levels, but lack specific details regarding panel type (IPS vs AMOLED) or peak brightness. This omission makes a direct comparison difficult. However, the absence of high refresh rate information on either device suggests standard 60Hz panels. Bezels are likely comparable given the similar price points, and without specific color accuracy data, we can assume both offer acceptable, but not exceptional, color reproduction.
Camera Comparison
Both phones are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but lack specific details regarding sensor size, aperture, or features like Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This makes a meaningful comparison impossible. It's reasonable to assume both will offer decent image quality in good lighting conditions, but low-light performance will likely be a weak point. The prevalence of 2MP macro lenses in this segment suggests both devices likely include one, offering limited practical benefit due to the small sensor size and lack of detail. Image processing styles will likely differ, with Huawei traditionally favoring more saturated colors and Xiaomi leaning towards a more natural look.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Poco X4 Pro 5G’s Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) boasts a more modern architecture and 5G capabilities compared to the nova 9 SE’s Snapdragon 680 (6nm). While both are 6nm chips, the 695 features Kryo 660 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and 1.7 GHz, offering a performance advantage over the nova 9 SE’s 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver cores. This translates to smoother multitasking and potentially better gaming performance on the Poco. The 5G modem in the Poco X4 Pro is a significant advantage for users in areas with 5G coverage. RAM configurations are not specified, but LPDDR4X is likely used in both, limiting memory bandwidth.
Battery Life
Both the Huawei nova 9 SE and Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G achieve an endurance rating of 119 hours, indicating similar overall battery life. However, their charging speeds differ slightly. The nova 9 SE’s 66W charging can reach 75% in 20 minutes, while the Poco X4 Pro 5G’s 67W charging (with PD3.0 and QC3 support) takes 70% in 22 minutes and reaches 100% in 41 minutes. While the nova 9 SE is initially faster, the Poco X4 Pro 5G completes a full charge in a reasonable timeframe. The similar endurance ratings suggest that despite the slightly slower full charge time, the Poco X4 Pro 5G’s battery management is efficient.
Buying Guide
Buy the Huawei nova 9 SE if you prioritize a stylish design and extremely fast 66W charging, and 5G connectivity isn't a necessity. It's ideal for users who primarily browse, use social media, and take casual photos. Buy the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G if you value 5G connectivity, a slightly more powerful processor for gaming and multitasking, and a longer-term investment in network compatibility. This phone is better suited for users who stream a lot of video, play mobile games, or travel frequently.