Huawei Nova 9, with 120Hz OLED screen, debuts at €499
What's the story
Huawei has launched its new Nova 9 smartphone in Europe. The handset carries a starting price-tag of €499 (around Rs. 43,400) and is available in two color options.
As for the key highlights, the device comes with a 120Hz OLED display, quad rear cameras, a Snapdragon 778G 4G processor, and 66W fast-charging support.
Here's our roundup.
Design and display
The phone has a Full-HD+ display
The Huawei Nova 9 features a center-aligned punch-hole design with slim bezels, curved edges, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a dual-ring camera module.
The handset bears a 6.57-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) OLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support.
It is offered in Starry Blue and Black color variants.
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It is equipped with a 50MP main camera
The Huawei Nova 9 sports a quad rear camera setup comprising a 50MP (f/1.9) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro snapper. For selfies, there is a 32MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera.
Internals
It boots EMUI 12 based on Android 11
The Huawei Nova 9 is powered by a Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
Under the hood, it runs on Android 11-based EMUI 12 and packs a 4,300mAh battery with 66W fast-charging support.
For connectivity, the device offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a Type-C port.
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Huawei Nova 9: Pricing and availability
The Huawei Nova 9 starts at €499 (around Rs. 43,400) for the 8GB/128GB model. The handset is currently up for pre-orders in select European countries and will go on sale later this month or by early November, depending on the region.