Huawei nova 10z vs Huawei nova 5

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Huawei nova 5 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10z leads — 18/100 vs 15/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 10z has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 5 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).

The Huawei nova 10z edges out the Huawei nova 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
Huawei nova 5
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 5
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (17/100 vs 5/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 179g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Huawei nova 5, the Huawei nova 10z scores 3 points higher (18/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10z leads (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (17/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei nova 5: The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10z Huawei nova 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 3500 mAh
Charging 40W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
NFC no no
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm
Weight 179 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Huawei nova 5
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Huawei nova 5
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Huawei nova 5
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
5
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (17/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Huawei nova 5?

The Huawei nova 10z edges out the Huawei nova 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Huawei nova 5?

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Huawei nova 5 — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Huawei nova 5?

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z over the Huawei nova 5?

The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.