Honor Play5 5G
#1462
Huawei nova 8 SE
#1463Category Breakdown
Honor Play5 5G
Huawei nova 8 SE
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.748.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
52.552.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
64.364.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Violet, Light Blue
Black, Deep Blue, Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
OS Version
Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No