In this article, we shall make comparisons between the features of some of the latest offerings from the Huawei brand which are the Huawei Nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019)
Both phones are powered by Huawei’s midrange proprietary chipset, the Kirin 710. Apart from the SoC, what other features do these devices share? Are there any differences? Which phone would serve the needs of a consumer?
This article will address all these questions and so much more. So, let’s get started.
Huawei Nova 3i vs Huawei Y9 2019: Display and Design
When it comes to design, both phones share a similar likeness. They have the same bar shape and also sport dual cameras with fingerprint sensors at their rear panels. However, the Huawei Nova 3i and the Huawei Y9 (2019) have varying weights of 169 and 173g respectively.
The screens of both phones also show significant differences. First, the Nova 3i has a 6.3-inch display while the Y9 (2019) comes with a larger notched screen of 6.5 inches. However, both phones have similar screen resolutions of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9.
The Huawei Nova 3i comes in colours such as Black, Pearl White, Iris Purple, and Acacia Red while the other device comes in three colours namely Sapphire Blue, Aurora Purple, and Midnight Black.
Huawei Nova 3i vs Huawei Y9 2019: Hardware & Software
Under this topic, both phones have much in common. Huawei’s proprietary Kirin 710 chipset powers both devices at speeds of 2.2GHz. A Mali-G51 MP4 GPU works alongside the chipset in both devices.
Both phones have two versions which include a 4GB RAM variant with 64GB of internal storage and a 6GB RAM variant with 128GB of internal storage included. The internal storages can be extended to 256GB via a dedicated MicroSD card slot in the Y9 (2019) while the other phone has a hybrid SIM slot you can insert a memory card.
Both phones come out of the box with Android 8.1 Oreo-based on Huawei’s Emotion 8.2 UI.
Huawei Nova 3i Vs Huawei Y9 2019: Camera
Both phones also share similarities in the area of optics which is they both have quad cameras. On the back panel of the Huawei Nova 3i, you can find a 16MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and phase detection autofocus alongside a 2MP sensor with a LED flash. The front of the phone has a 24 MP primary sensor with a f/2.0 aperture and a secondary 2MP depth sensor with HDR. All four cameras can record 1080p videos at 30fps.
Alternatively, the Huawei Y9 (2019) has a primary 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture with PDAF and a secondary 2MP camera with a f/2.4 aperture with a LED flash. The phone also has HDR and Panorama functions. At the front of the phone lies a 13MP selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary 2MP camera with f/2.4 aperture. Like the Huawei Nova 3i, it’s quad cameras can record videos at 30fps.
Huawei Nova 3i Vs Huawei Y9 2019: Battery & Connectivity
Both phones have lithium polymer batteries but of different sizes. The Nova 3i has 3340mAh battery while a more extensive battery of 4000mAh powers the Huawei Y9. Both devices support fast charging of up to 10W.
Both devices have dual SIM slots which support Nano SIM cards. However, the slots on the Nova 3i also works with MicroSD cards (Hybrid Slot) as stated earlier. Both phones also support GSM/UTMS/LTE and most WIFI standards including Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth v4.2 and Micro USB V2.0 also features on both products
Huawei Nova 3i Vs Huawei Y9 2019: Specs
Below is a summary of the comparison between the main features of both phones.
| Features | Huawei Nova 3i | Huawei Y9 (2019) |
| Materials | Aluminium alloy, Polycarbonate | Aluminium alloy, Polycarbonate |
| OS | Android 8.0 0reo based on Emotion 8.2 UI | Android 8 0 Oreo based on Emotion 8.2 UI |
| Display | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Type | IPS | IPS |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Dimension | 75.2 mm x 157.6 mm x 7.6 mm | 77.09 mm x 162.4 mm x 8.05 mm |
| Internal Storage | 64GB/128GB External Memory Support Up to 256GB using a microSD card | 64GB/128GB External Memory Support Up to 256GB using a microSD card |
| RAM | 4G/6GB | 4GB/6GB |
| Network | GSM / UMTS / LTE | GSM / UMTS / LTE |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM/microSD) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM) |
| Chipset | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710 |
| Front Camera | 24MP + 2MP | 16MP + 2MP |
| Rear Camera | 16MP + 2MP with LED flash | 13MP + 2MP with LED flash |
| Battery | 3340 mah | 4000 mAh |
| Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient Light, Fingerprint, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient Light, Fingerprint, Gyroscope |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Micro USB | Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Micro USB |
| Processor | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Color | Black, Pearl White, Iris Purple, and Acacia Red | Sapphire Blue, Aurora Purple, and Midnight Black.
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Huawei Nova 3i Vs Huawei Y9 2019 – Price and Availability
You can get the 4GB variant of the Nova 3i at the price of 105,000 naira while the 6GB version will cost consumers as much as 169,000 naira. You can get both versions in any major phone dealership or online store.
As for the Y9 (2019), the price is not yet made known to the public, but there are claims that both variants will not cost less than 123,000 naira respectively. The product will be available in stores as from next year.
Conclusion
Seeing the specifications on both devices, I would recommend the Y9 (2019) because it brings a lot to the table with its massive battery and its eye-catching notch screen which will serve your entertainment needs better than the Nova 3i.
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