Overall Score
63.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#1766)63.0
Performance(#2441)64.8
Camera(#1688)47.1
Display(#1607)79.5
Battery(#2967)52.5
Build(#509)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 5 Pro
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 5 Pro features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm, weighing 171 grams.
- It sports a 6.39-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a sharp visual experience at approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 MP10 GPU, available in configurations of 128GB or 256GB storage paired with 8GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, along with a 16 MP wide, 2 MP macro, and 2 MP depth sensors, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- For selfies, it boasts a 32 MP front camera.
- The battery capacity is 3500 mAh, supporting 40W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, it offers a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black, Purple, Green, and Orange.
- Notably, it lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionVersions: SEA-AL10, SEA-TL10 (China)
Display
Size6.39"
TypeOLED
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 980 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP10
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 85% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight171 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Purple, Green, Orange
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo