Honor WIN RT2 vs Huawei nova 5
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 45/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 565,851); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Huawei nova 5
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 238g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Huawei nova 5, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 36 points higher (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Huawei nova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Huawei nova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Huawei nova 5 by 614.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (58/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (78/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 36 points (81/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Huawei nova 5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Huawei nova 5?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.