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Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 Pro vs HTC Nexus 9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB) 27Points
6.47"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Huawei P30 Pro X
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)

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P30 Pro (L29 512GB)} 27 Advantages Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)} 7 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+512GB (494GB available)40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)121%
Lighter
vs425 grams (14.88 ounces)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+398 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs288 PPI
+(quad camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + 0.3MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.6 (aperture)50%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP19 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.6MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels24%
Higher resolution screen
6.47"vs+8.9"38%
Larger screen
4200 mAhvs+6700 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
ModelP30 Pro (L29 512GB)Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesHuawei P30 Pro VOG-L29 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei VogueHTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHTC
Release date3/26/201911/3/2014
Depth8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 158 millimeters (2.89 x 6.22 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.47" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 720MhzNVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512GB (494GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
40 megapixels
20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF
8MP telephoto f/3.4125mm1/4"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D Time-of-Flight
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh6700 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal
โ€ข EMUI 9.1
โ€ข 19.5:9 ratio display
โ€ข DCI-P3, HDR10 display
โ€ข Leica optics on camera
โ€ข 32-bit/384kHz audio
โ€ข Dolby Atmos sound
โ€ข Huawei Pay
โ€ข Vapor chamber cooling system on processor
โ€ข Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
โ€ข HTC BoomSound
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei P30 Pro (L29 512GB)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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