Huawei nova 4e
#3663
Huawei nova 5i
#3662Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 4e
Huawei nova 5i
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
43.743.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.058.0
Summary
- The Huawei nova 4e features a 6.15-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2312 pixels, while the nova 5i has a slightly larger 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Kirin 710 chipset, but the nova 5i uses the Kirin 710F variant.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the nova 4e has a 24 MP main camera and a 32 MP selfie camera, whereas the nova 5i also has a 24 MP main camera but a lower 24 MP selfie camera, along with additional macro capabilities.
- The nova 4e is equipped with a 3340 mAh battery, while the nova 5i offers a larger 4000 mAh battery, although it supports slower charging at 10W compared to the 18W of the nova 4e.
- Both models run on Android 9.0 but the nova 5i features EMUI 9.1, providing a slightly updated software experience.
- In terms of build, the nova 4e is lighter at 159g compared to the 178g of the nova 5i, with both having similar dimensions and materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 4e
Huawei nova 5i
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
Versions: MAR-LX2 (Malaysia); MAR-AL00, MAR-TL00 (China)
Versions: GLK-LX1, GLK-LX1U, GLK-LX2, GLK-LX3; GLK-AL00/GLK-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
6.15"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2312 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
Kirin 710F (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
Mali-G51 MP4
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.29 in)
159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
159 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White
Black, Gradient Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes