Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. Both devices score the same overall rating of 48/100. Key differences: the Huawei P30 Pro has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 192g
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Huawei P30 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 48/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro leads (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (38/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 Pro | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 Pro and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (38/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Huawei P30 Pro?
Both devices scored 48/100. They are identical on performance — 52/100 for both. The clearest difference is display: better on the Huawei nova 5 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei P30 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro over the Huawei P30 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova 5 Pro (83/100 vs 56/100).