Category Breakdown
Huawei Y7 (2019)
Nokia 5
Performance
62.756.1
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.124.2
Build
67.977.6
Connectivity
50.052.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.236.4
Summary
- The Huawei Y7 (2019) features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Nokia 5 has a smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Y7 is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset with an octa-core CPU at 1.8 GHz, compared to the Nokia 5's Snapdragon 430 at 1.4 GHz, giving the Y7 an edge in processing power.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Y7 has a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Y7 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery versus the 3000 mAh battery in the Nokia 5, which may provide longer usage time.
- Regarding software, the Y7 runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) while the Nokia 5 originally launched with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) but is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie).
- Build quality differs as well, with the Y7 utilizing a glass front and plastic back, while the Nokia 5 features a more premium aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y7 (2019)
Nokia 5
General
Release Date
2019, March 07
2017, July 17
Announced
2019, March 07
2017, February 26
Description
Versions: DUB-LX1
For Global market
Display
Size
6.26"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.9 x 76.9 x 8.1 mm (6.26 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Blue, Midnight Black, Coral Red
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

