This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 9i and Huawei nova Y90 smartphones.
The realme 9i features a 6.6-inch display and 33W fast charging.
Meanwhile, the Huawei nova Y90 features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display and 40W fast charging. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | realme 9i | Huawei nova Y90 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2408 Pixels 401 ppi) with Scratch Resistant Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2376 Pixels, 391 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm | 163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black and Blue | Midnight Black, Emerald Green, Crystal Blue, and Pearl White |
| Our pick: |
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Huawei nova Y90 The Huawei nova Y90 has a larger display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Kryo 265 Gold @ 2.4GHz & 4x Kryo 265 Silver @ 1.9GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Kryo 265 Gold @ 2.4GHz & 4x Kryo 265 Silver @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 | EMUI 12 with Huawei AppGallery |
| Our pick: |
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Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei nova Y90 has similar performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps Video Recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.1 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps Video Recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei nova Y90 supports more location systems. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Dual Stereo Speakers | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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realme 9i
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging (Dart Charge, 100% in 70 minutes) | 40W Fast Charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge, 50% in 30 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei nova Y90 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱11,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱11,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 2, 2022 | August 12, 2022 |
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