Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5i
LG W31+
Performance
79.972.4
Camera
28.419.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
56.748.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.235.2
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5i features a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the LG W31+, which has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5i is powered by the Kirin 710F chipset, providing better processing capabilities than the Mediatek Helio P22 in the W31+.
- The camera system on the nova 5i includes a 24 MP main sensor, outperforming the 13 MP main camera of the W31+, while both devices support 1080p video recording.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the nova 5i supports 10W charging, whereas the W31+ does not specify any charging capability.
- The nova 5i runs on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, while the W31+ operates on Android 10, offering a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5i
LG W31+
General
Release Date
2019
2020, November 06
Announced
2019
2020, November 06
Description
Versions: GLK-LX1, GLK-LX1U, GLK-LX2, GLK-LX3; GLK-AL00/GLK-TL00 (China)
Also known as LG W31 Plus
Display
Size
6.4"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710F (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
166.2 x 76.3 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
178 g
173.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gradient Blue, Red
Midnight 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

