Huawei nova 5
#2406
Realme XT 730G
#1126Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5
Realme XT 730G
Performance
83.577.4
Camera
28.468.5
Display
78.382.8
Battery
26.628.1
Build
78.775.4
Connectivity
55.954.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.362.8
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5 features a 6.39-inch OLED display, while the Realme XT 730G has a slightly larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, both with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5 is powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, whereas the XT 730G utilizes the Snapdragon 730G, with the latter offering a more efficient 8 nm process.
- The camera capabilities of the XT 730G are superior, boasting a 64 MP main sensor compared to the nova 5's 48 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the nova 5's 1080p.
- Battery capacity is also better in the XT 730G at 4000 mAh versus the nova 5's 3500 mAh, though the latter supports faster charging at 40W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the XT 730G is planned for an upgrade to Android 10, and it includes a headphone jack, which the nova 5 lacks.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the nova 5 featuring an aluminum frame and the XT 730G using a plastic frame, but both have glass fronts and backs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5
Realme XT 730G
General
Release Date
2019
N/A
Announced
2019
N/A
Description
Versions: SEA-AL00, SEA-TL00 (China)
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.39"
6.4"
Type
OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated 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)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 13mm (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
16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
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
4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired, 85% in 30 min
30W 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)
158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)
Weight
171 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
Black, Purple, Green
Pearl White, Pearl Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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), planned upgrade to Android 10, ColorOS 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass