Today Huawei announced the new Nova 6 series composed of three variants: Nova 6, 6SE and 6 5G. After releasing the Huawei Nova 6 5G, the Chinese giant became the company with the highest number of 5G-enabled devices alongside Samsung. Just a few days ago the company even launched the Honor V30 Pro which carries 5G connectivity through an integrated modem. Another 5G device you can currently find in the same range is the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G. Are you wondering which Huawei 5G affordable flagship is the best or if you should opt for another brand such as Xiaomi? This comparison will clear your ideas.
Huawei Nova 6 5G vs Huawei Honor V30 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | Huawei Nova 6 5G | Huawei Honor V30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm, 196 g | 162.7 x 75.8 x 9 mm, 212 grams | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm, 206 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), LTPS IPS LCD | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, octa-core 2.96 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990, octa-core 2.86 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 10, EMUI 10 | Android 10, Magic UI |
| 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 | Triple 48 + 12 + 16 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.2 | Triple 48 + 8 + 8 MP, f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 40 + 8 + 12 MP, f/1.6, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 32 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 40W with Quick Charge 4+, fast wireless charging 30W | 4200 mAh, fast charging 40W | 4100 mAh, fast charging 40W and fast wireless charging 27W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging, 5G (optional) | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, reverse wireless charging |
Design
In my opinion, Huawei Nova 6 5G offers the most stunning design. Thanks to the punch-hole display, Huawei got rid of the notch and made a full bezel-less device without interruptions. Honor V30 Pro adopts the same solution, but it is slightly thicker and it has a rectangle-shaped camera module on the back which I do not like (and maybe a lot of other people as well). On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G offers a more compact body and an amazing build quality thanks to a 7000 series aluminum frame and a Gorilla Glass 6 back. Which one would you pick?
Display
While Huawei Nova 6 5G and Honor V30 Pro both come with an awesome punch-hole design, their display quality is not the best you would expect from a flagship smartphone. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a definitely better option. It has a smaller display, but it offers a richer image quality thanks to DCI P3 coverage and HDR10 technology. Further, it is a Super AMOLED display, while Huawei Nova 6 5G and Honor V30 Pro are equipped with IPS panels. On the paper, the display of the Huawei Nova 6 5G is superior to the Honor V30 Pro. But in this case, you only get a marginal difference.
Hardware/Software
When it comes to the hardware, it is worth making a distinction between performance and 5G performance, given that 5G is the key feature of these handsets. If we talk about performance such as speed and smoothness, Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is superior since it is equipped with a better Snapdragon 855+ SoC. There is even a better memory configuration with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. But the chipset does not come bundled with an integrated 5G modem and it uses an independent 5G modem. The Kirin 990 found on the Huawei nova 6 5G and Honor V30 Pro has an integrated 5G modem offering better connectivity and less energy consumption.
Camera
If you care about having an amazing camera phone, then you should not choose the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G. Instead, go for the Honor V30 Pro without thinking twice. It has better rear cameras including a 40 MP main sensor, OIS, 3x optical zoom and a higher resolution for the ultrawide lens (compared to the Huawei Nova 6 5G). Huawei Nova 6 5G and Honor V30 Pro have the same dual front camera department. According to DxOMark, Huawei Nova 6 5G is actually the best selfie phone.
Battery
Similar battery capacities, but not identical. Huawei Nova 6 5G has a bigger 4200 mAh but it is not said that it will last more: we’ll have to test it in order to give you a definitive thought. A definitely more important thing: Huawei Nova 6 5G does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while Honor V30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G do.
Price
Huawei Nova 6 5G and Honor V30 Pro debuted in China with prices starting from €486/$540 and €500/$555 respectively. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G starts from €469/$520. At the end of the day, I would recommend the Honor V30 Pro due to its better camera department, integrated 5G modem, and amazing selfie cameras. It is more convincing than Huawei Nova 6 5G, despite it has a slightly worse display. But Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G wins when it comes to display quality and performance.
Huawei Nova 6 5G vs Huawei Honor V30 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS
Huawei Nova 6 5G
PROS
- Amazing front cameras
- Great design
- Big battery
- Very fast charging
CONS
- IPS display
- No micro SD
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
PROS
- 5G
- Compact design
- Fast wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
CONS
- No micro SD
Huawei Honor V30 Pro
PROS
- Best rear cameras
- 5G
- Very fast charging
- Wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
CONS
- IPS display
- No micro SD
