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).
Huawei nova 10z
Huawei nova 5
- 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)
- Lighter: 171g vs 179g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 76/100)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.