Honor Play5 5G
#2174
Huawei nova 8 SE
#2532Category Breakdown
Honor Play5 5G
Huawei nova 8 SE
Performance
85.884.1
Camera
53.447.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
27.127.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
80.172.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.148.2
Summary
- The Honor Play5 5G and Huawei nova 8 SE share similar build quality and display specifications, both featuring a 6.53-inch OLED screen with HDR10 and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Honor Play5 is equipped with the more powerful Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset compared to the nova 8 SE's standard Dimensity 720, although both models can have the premium Dimensity 800U variant.
- Camera capabilities are nearly identical, with both offering a 64 MP main sensor and 16 MP front camera, but the nova 8 SE provides a wider 120˚ ultrawide lens.
- Both devices have a 3800 mAh battery with 66W fast charging, ensuring quick recharges.
- Software-wise, the Honor runs Magic UI 4.0 while the Huawei utilizes EMUI 10.1, both lacking Google Play Services.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play5 5G
Huawei nova 8 SE
General
Release Date
2021, May 18
2020, November 06
Announced
2021, May 18
2020, November 06
Description
Also known as Honor Play 5 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
OLED, HDR10
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Schott Xensation Up
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) - standard modelMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) - premium model
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - standard modelOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - premium model
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3800 mAh
Li-Po 3800 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
161.1 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.34 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
179 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Violet, Light Blue
Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass