Overall Score
58.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3662)58.0
Performance(#2417)64.8
Camera(#2995)43.7
Display(#5009)70.5
Battery(#8680)43.5
Build(#7033)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 5i
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 5i features a sleek design with dimensions of 159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 178g, available in Black, Gradient Blue, and Red.
- It sports a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 398 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 710F chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and offers configurations of 6GB or 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage.
- The camera system consists of a 24 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro and depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- The front-facing camera also features a 24 MP sensor for selfies.
- It houses a 4000 mAh battery with 10W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, it does not support 5G connectivity but offers dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.
- The device includes a USB Type-C port and retains a headphone jack, catering to traditional audio preferences.
- Overall, the nova 5i combines solid performance with a versatile camera setup and a reliable battery.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionVersions: GLK-LX1, GLK-LX1U, GLK-LX2, GLK-LX3; GLK-AL00/GLK-TL00 (China)
Display
Size6.4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 710F (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera24 MP
Main Camera Details24 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera24 MP
Front Camera Details24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight178 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Gradient Blue, Red
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
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes