Huawei nova 5
#2406
Huawei nova 5z
#2668Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova 5z
Performance
83.578.3
Camera
28.447.4
Display
78.358.9
Battery
26.628.1
Build
78.767.9
Connectivity
55.959.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.347.1
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the nova 5z has a plastic back and frame, making the nova 5 slightly more premium in build quality.
- The nova 5 has a 6.39-inch OLED display, compared to the 6.26-inch IPS LCD of the nova 5z, offering deeper blacks and better contrast.
- Both models utilize the Kirin 810 chipset, but the nova 5 has more RAM options, enhancing multitasking performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 48 MP main sensor, but the nova 5z offers 4K video recording, while the nova 5 is limited to 1080p.
- The nova 5z has a larger 4000 mAh battery, providing longer usage time, but charges at a slower 20W compared to the 40W of the nova 5.
- Both devices run on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, but the nova 5z includes a headphone jack, which is absent in the nova 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova 5z
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
Versions: SEA-AL00, SEA-TL00 (China)
Versions: SPN-AL00, SPN-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
6.39"
6.26"
Type
OLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Mali-G52 MP6
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired, 85% in 30 min
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
171 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Purple, Green
Black, Aurora, Emerald Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass