The Huawei nova 9 SE is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is currently available on pre-order on Amaya and you will be able to buy it as from early next month. The recommended retail price is around Ksh 40,000.
Huawei has not been very active in the smartphone market ever since its issues with the US government. The company has been making smartphones even with the current issues even though we haven’t been hearing much about them. Its devices are always competitively priced and I am happy to see what the nova 9 SE has to offer.
The Huawei nova 9 SE is the first smartphone from the company that I will be reviewing in almost two years. It does come with all the latest specifications and features that you would want from a smartphone within its price range. Some of these include the cameras, Software and overall design and build quality.
Have a look at the other key Huawei nova 9 SE specifications.
Huawei nova 9 SE Specifications
| Specs | Huawei nova 9 SE Specifications | |
| Price | Ksh 40,000 | (Buy on Amaya) |
| Weight | 191 g | |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 75.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Display | Size | 6.78 inches, 90Hz |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 11, EMUI 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Quad 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 1080p@30 fps | |
| Front facing camera | 16MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh non-removable battery, 66W fast charging | |
| Available colors | Midnight Black, Pearl White, Crystal Blue | |
Does the Huawei nova 9 SE have Google Play Store?
No, the nova 9SE does not have Google Play Store or Google Mobile Services. In place of those, you do get the Huawei App Gallery and Huawei Mobile services.
Is the Huawei nova 9 SE water-resistant?
The nova 9 SE is dust and water-resistant.
Is the Huawei nova 9 SE a 5G phone?
This is not the 5G variant but there is a nova 9 SE 5G variant that has not been launched in Kenya.
What is the battery capacity of the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The phone has a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging.
How can I Install WhatsApp on Huawei nova 9 SE?
You can install WhatsApp by downloading the APK from WhatsApp’s official website here https://www.whatsapp.com/download