Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Faster charging
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Better display
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Lighter body
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.78 | 6.78 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2652 | 2388 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| PPI | 429 | 387 |
| Glass Type | Kunlun Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 | 89.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G 4G | Snapdragon 695 5G - unconfirmed |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | HarmonyOS | Android |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 12 |
| OS Version | 3.0 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K, 1080p, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 4 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.4, 25mm, (wide) | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 60 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 16 MP, f/2.2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 66 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.3 | 164.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 188 | 191 |
| Width (mm) | 74.4 | 75.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, April 17 | 2022, April 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, April 27 | Available. Released 2022, April 23 |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Unspecified |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 11 Ultra and Huawei nova 9 SE 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 11 Ultra packs a 4500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 108 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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