Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5z
Nokia X71
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.359.3
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5z features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the Nokia X71 has a more premium build with a glass back and aluminum frame.
- Both devices have similar display specifications, with the nova 5z measuring 6.26 inches and the X71 at 6.39 inches, both utilizing IPS LCD technology and offering 1080p resolution.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5z is powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, which is more efficient than the Snapdragon 660 in the X71.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both offering a 48 MP main sensor, but the X71 has a wider ultrawide lens.
- The nova 5z has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the X71's 3500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both run Android 9.0, but the X71 utilizes the Android One experience for a more streamlined software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5z
Nokia X71
General
Release Date
2019
2019, April 17
Announced
2019
2019, April 02
Description
Versions: SPN-AL00, SPN-TL00 (China)
For China
Display
Size
6.26"
6.39"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
1080 x 2316 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~400 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 810 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
157.2 x 76.5 x 8 mm (6.19 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
Weight
178 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Aurora, Emerald Green
Black
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

