Huawei nova 9vsUlefone Armor Mini 20

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei nova 9
nova 9
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Huawei Nova 9 has decent battery life, lasting a day with moderate use and gaming.
The Nova 9's display is solid but not exceptional, offering a good viewing experience despite some limitations.
The Huawei Nova 9's camera performance is respectable but inconsistent, lacking sharpness and accurate color reproduction overall.
The Huawei Nova 9's performance is merely decent for a mid-range device, with noticeable compromises expected sometimes.
Ulefone
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
Armor Mini 20
Processor:MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789)
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The most significant advantage of the Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro is its exceptional battery life.
The Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro's compact HD Plus display offers vibrant visuals with a silky smooth 90 Hz refresh rate.
The Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro's standout feature is its 64 MP Night Vision camera capability effectively.
The Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro boasts exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks with ease and smoothness consistently.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei nova 9
2.40 GHz
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
2.20 GHz

RAM

Tie
Huawei nova 9
8GB
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
8GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei nova 9
128GB
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
256GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei nova 9
175g
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
301g
Rank
Huawei nova 9
Winner
#431
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#545
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei nova 9
#593
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#557
Winner
Design
Huawei nova 9
#227
Winner
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#398
Display
Huawei nova 9
#319
Winner
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#696
Performance
Huawei nova 9
#449
Winner
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#552
Battery
Huawei nova 9
#451
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#407
Winner
Camera
Huawei nova 9
#238
Winner
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#340
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei nova 9
#1
Tie
Ulefone Armor Mini 20
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei nova 9
Ulefone Ulefone Armor Mini 20
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789)
CPU
1×Cortex, A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex, A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex, A55 1.9 GHz
2x Cortex, A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 2.0 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
6
Frequency
2.40
2.20
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 642L
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
8
8
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
256
Type
N/A
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
N/A
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
N/A
Yes
Magnetometer sensor
N/A
Yes
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
578555
369410
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei nova 9

Strengths

The Nova 9 has a premium feel and unique looks, at least as far as the back is concerned.
The back is made of glass and internationally you can get it in story blue or black
The frosted finish in the back is grippy and fingerprints don't stick in general
The phone feels great in the hand too especially since at 175 grams it's one of the lightest phones at this size
The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and a full HD resolution
The single downward-facing speaker is decently loud and sounds clean as long as you don't turn up the volume too much
The phone has a 4,300mAh battery that got an average score on our battery life test
Portraits look sharp with natural colors, a wide dynamic range, and a lot of fine detail

Weaknesses

The glossy plastic frame is a bit of a fingerprint magnet
The power and volume buttons are a bit high for some users
There's no ingress protection or Gorilla Glass for more durability
The camera performance is okay but not competitive for the price range
Zoomed-in shots look just as if regular photos have been cropped and upscaled
Night mode doesn't make much of a difference with regular photo mode
The ultrawide camera lacks detail, has a narrow dynamic range, and plenty of noise
Edge detection in portraits is too strong for our liking

Ulefone Armor Mini 20

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Huawei nova 9

The Huawei Nova 9 is the latest mid-range offering from the Chinese tech giant. With its premium design and sleek looks, this phone has all the makings of a stylish companion for younger generations. But does it have what it takes to stand out in a crowded market? Equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 778G chip, 8GB of RAM, and a stunning 6.5-inch OLED display, the Nova 9 promises a smooth and visually appealing experience. But can its performance live up to its design credentials?

Ulefone Armor Mini 20

Meet the Ulefone Armor Mini 20 Pro, a compact 5G rugged phone that packs a punch despite its small size. This device boasts a 4.7" HD Plus display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and features an impressive dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor and a 64MP Night Vision camera. With a powerful Mediatek Dimensity 6300 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage, this phone is designed to handle demanding tasks with ease. Let's dive into the details of this rugged smartphone and see if it lives up to its promise.

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