Huawei nova 5i
#3662
ZTE Blade A71
#3984Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5i
ZTE Blade A71
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
43.743.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.057.3
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 ZTE Blade A71's 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a 720 x 1600 pixel resolution.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5i is powered by the Kirin 710F chipset, which provides better processing capabilities than the Unisoc SC9863A in the Blade A71.
- The nova 5i also has a more advanced camera setup with a 24 MP main sensor, while the Blade A71 has a 16 MP main sensor.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the nova 5i supports 10W charging, whereas the Blade A71 does not support any charging.
- In terms of software experience, the nova 5i runs on Android 9.0, while the Blade A71 is equipped with Android 11, offering a more updated software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5i
ZTE Blade A71
General
Release Date
2019
2021, October 07
Announced
2019
2021, October 07
Description
Versions: GLK-LX1, GLK-LX1U, GLK-LX2, GLK-LX3; GLK-AL00/GLK-TL00 (China)
N/A
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710F (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
IMG8322
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
24 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
165.2 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
178 g
180 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gradient Blue, Red
Blue, Gray, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 11
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes