Huawei nova 5T
#2784
Huawei nova 5z
#3048Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5T
Huawei nova 5z
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.059.3
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5T features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the nova 5z has a glass front but uses a plastic back and frame, making the 5T slightly more premium in build quality.
- Both smartphones have a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5T is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Kirin 810 in the nova 5z.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the nova 5z has an 8 MP ultrawide lens compared to the 16 MP in the 5T, which may affect versatility.
- The nova 5z has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3750 mAh in the 5T, although the 5T supports faster charging at 22.5W versus 20W.
- Software-wise, the nova 5T runs on a newer version of EMUI, allowing for potentially better features and updates compared to the nova 5z.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5T
Huawei nova 5z
General
Release Date
2019, September 05
2019
Announced
2019, August 27
2019
Description
Versions: YAL-L21, YAL-L61, YAL-L71, YAL-L61D
Versions: SPN-AL00, SPN-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
6.26"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 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 980 (7 nm)
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Mali-G52 MP6
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1"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)
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3750 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
Weight
174 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Crush Blue, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Black, Aurora, Emerald Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / 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, aptX HD, LE
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 (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes