Nokia 9 PureView and its astonishing camera department just debuted in the Indian market. Despite it did not catalyze a lot of attention, this is definitely among the most impressive camera phones of 2019 and it is even the first device with a Penta camera setup on its back. Despite being a perfect phone for photography-addicted, it is also an affordable flagship and, given that it made its debut in the huge Indian peninsula, we think it is time to compare it with other competitive flagships of 2019. We chose the Honor 20 Pro and OnePlus 7 due to their great camera capabilities and their pretty affordable price tags compared to other flagships.
Nokia 9 PureView vs Huawei Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7
| Nokia 9 PureView | Huawei Honor 20 Pro | OnePlus 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 155 x 75 x 8 mm, 172 g | 154.6 x 74 x 8.4 mm, 182 g | 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, 182 g |
| DISPLAY | 5.99 inches, 1440 x 2880p (Quad HD+), P-OLED | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), IPS LCD | 6.41 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Optic AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, octa-core 2.8 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, octa-core 2.6 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, octa-core 2.8 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Android One | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, Oxygen OS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Penta 5x 12 MP, f/1.8 20 MP front camera |
Quad 48 + 16 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.4, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Dual 48 + 5 MP, f/1.7 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3320 mAh, fast charging 18W with Quick Charge 3.0, USB-PD, fast Qi wireless charging 10W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W | 3700 mAh, fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, IP67 water resistant | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
Despite it boasts an amazing build quality, Nokia 9 PureView does not focus on design and look. It has a very elegant glass back, but there are too many holes on it and also thick bezels around the display. OnePlus 7 is just a slight upgrade of the OnePlus 6T and it is almost identical when it comes to aesthetics, nothing so exciting even in this case. The real interesting one is Honor 20 Pro which has a punch-hole display and very slim bezels. It is even the most compact one, so it fits very nice in a pocket and it is easier to use with one single hand. But note that Nokia 9 PureView is the only water resistant phone thanks to the IP67 certification (not the highest level of water resistance, but it withstands temporary immersions up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes).
Display
While Nokia 9 PureView has not exactly the best design, it comes undoubtedly with the best display. Despite it is an 18:9 panel, it boasts a higher resolution than its rivals (Quad HD+ with 1440 x 2880 pixels) and it is even HDR10 compliant, so it has an amazing color reproduction. Now it is up to you deciding whether it is worth to get thicker bezels for a better display or not. The silver medal goes to the OnePlus 7 which still comes with an OLED display just like the Nokia 9 PureView, but it has a lower resolution and it is not HDR-compliant. Honor 20 Pro has a midrange-class IPS panel which is its weakest point if we compare it with other flagships.
Hardware/Software
OnePlus 7 wins the hardware comparison simply because it is equipped with a stronger processor. We are talking about the Snapdragon 855 by Qualcomm running at a higher 2.84 GHz frequency and including a better GPU. Right after, there is Honor 20 Pro which is equipped with a Kirin 980 and 8 GB of RAM, while the last place goes to the Nokia 9 PureView and its old-gen Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with just 6 GB of RAM. But Nokia 9 PureView is still very fast and constantly updated as it is part of the Android One program.
Camera
My favorite one when it comes to the camera department is the Nokia 9 PureView because of its Penta camera including 2 RGB sensors and 3 monochromatic sensors. All the sensors can work at the same time and they capture an impressive amount of light and advanced depth information. Thanks to this device, you can make professional shots which you can edit in an advanced way. If we talk about photo quality, Honor 20 Pro is more or less at the same level with its 48 MP, the brightest focal aperture ever seen on a mobile phone (f/1.4), a dedicated macro camera and even a better selfie camera than Nokia 9 PureView.
Battery
Given that it packs a way bigger battery than both OnePlus 7 and Nokia 9 PureView, as well as a smaller display, Honor 20 Pro wins the battery life comparison. Right after, there is OnePlus 7, while Nokia 9 PureView has just an average battery.
Price
While Nokia 9 PureView and Honor 20 Pro carry a €600/$675 starting price tag (it varies depending on the market), OnePlus 7 starts from €550/$620. If I had to choose the best device for most of the consumers, I would go for the Honor 20 Pro due to its better design, bigger battery, and impressive cameras.
Nokia 9 PureView vs Huawei Honor 20 Pro vs OnePlus 7: PRO and CONS
Nokia 9 PureView
PROS
- Amazing penta camera
- Best display
- Water resistant
- Fast wireless charging
CONS
- Bezels
Huawei Honor 20 Pro
PROS
- Compact
- Great cameras
- Best design
- Biggest battery
CONS
- Average IPS display
OnePlus 7
PROS
- Stereo speakers
- Higher performance
- Wide display
- Great builds quality
CONS
- Inferior cameras
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