Overall Score
52.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#2052)52.1
Performance(#1345)86.5
Camera(#1421)63.7
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3986)27.0
Build(#947)78.7
Connectivity(#2447)62.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei nova 5T
Short Review
- The Huawei nova 5T features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 154.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm, weighing 174g.
- Its 6.26-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 412 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM alongside 128GB of internal storage.
- The camera setup includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 16 MP ultrawide, a 2 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 32 MP front camera excels in selfies, ensuring high-quality images.
- The battery capacity is 3750 mAh, supporting 22.5W fast charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 9.0 with an upgrade option to Android 10 and EMUI 10, it offers a smooth user 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 and Crush Blue.
- Overall, the Huawei nova 5T combines solid specifications with a modern design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, September 05
Announced2019, August 27
DescriptionVersions: YAL-L21, YAL-L61, YAL-L71, YAL-L61D
Display
Size6.26"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1"2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3750 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions154.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight174 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Crush Blue, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass